Do We Know When We Are Using a Defense Mechanism

question 226

Multiple Choice

Do we know when we are using a defense mechanism?

• A) yes-they are totally conscious
• B) sometimes-when the defense mechanism comes from the ego
• C) no-they are totally unconscious
• D) no-they occur within the superego

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