Regarding Defense Mechanisms, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 66

Multiple Choice

Regarding defense mechanisms, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Defense mechanisms keep us from being overwhelmed by immediate threats.
• B)Defense mechanisms can provide time for a person to learn to cope in a more effective and problem-focused manner.
• C)The use of defense mechanisms consume a great deal of emotional energy, as people try to maintain an unrealistic self-image.
• D)The overuse of defense mechanisms causes people to become more adaptable.

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