The Use of Freudian Defense Mechanisms Requires an

question 42

Multiple Choice

The use of Freudian defense mechanisms requires an

• A)expenditure of psychic energy.
• B)extremely strong superego.
• C)immediate return to primary narcissism.
• D)exposure of the superego to prolonged anxiety.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals released by neurons to transmit signals to other neurons or muscles, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Axon Terminal

The endpoint of a neuron's axon where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals to another neuron or effector cell.

Synaptic Vesicle

A synaptic vesicle is a small, spherical vesicle that contains neurotransmitters and is found within the terminal of a nerve fiber.

Sensory Impulses

Electrical signals that are generated by sensory receptors and travel along sensory neurons to the brain, where they are interpreted as sensations like touch, taste, sound, and sight.