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Identify which of the following statements is false.


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Regression

A defense mechanism leading to the temporary or long-term reversion of the ego to an earlier stage of development rather than handling unacceptable impulses in a more adult way.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies unconsciously used to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Tantrums

Emotional outbursts, typically seen in children, characterized by crying, screaming, or aggressive behavior as a response to frustration or inability to communicate needs.

Displacement

A defense mechanism where an individual redirects emotional feelings from a more threatening object or person to a less threatening one.

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