The Freudian Term for the Tactics That the Ego Uses

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Multiple Choice

The Freudian term for the tactics that the ego uses to reduce anxiety by unconsciously distorting reality is

• A)fixation.
• B)hysteria.
• C)ego wellness.
• D)defense mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Important Meeting

A significant gathering or assembly of individuals, usually designated for critical discussions or decision-making.

Advisor

A person usually knowledgeable in a specific area, offering recommendations, guidance, or professional advice.

Tip-Of-The-Tongue

It is a phenomenon experienced when an individual is unable to recall a familiar word or name but has the sensation that retrieval is imminent.

Effortful Retrieval

Effortful Retrieval is the process of intentionally recalling information from memory through conscious effort, unlike automatic recall which requires no deliberate effort.