Which of the Following Is True of Defense Mechanisms

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of defense mechanisms?

• A)Defense mechanisms are conscious in nature.
• B)Even when used in moderation, defense mechanisms are unhealthy.
• C)Defense mechanisms are tactics the ego uses to increase anxiety.
• D)Repression is the foundation for all of the psychological defense mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

A situational predicament in which individuals are at risk of conforming to stereotypes about their social group, often affecting performance and behavior.

Test Anxiety

The extreme stress, tension, and apprehension experienced before or during an examination, affecting performance negatively.

Social Identity Threat

The experience of feeling at risk of conforming to stereotypes about one’s social group, which can impair performance and well-being.

Stereotype Threat

The experience of anxiety or concern in a situation where a person has the potential to confirm a negative stereotype about their social group.