If We Use Defense Mechanisms as Our Primary Means of Coping

question 52

Multiple Choice

If we use defense mechanisms as our primary means of coping with anxiety,then:

• A) we will save ourselves a great deal of undue psychological harm
• B) our social relationships will improve
• C) we will not have to rely on machines and medication to help us cope
• D) we are preventing ourselves from confronting and working on our problems

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