Defense Mechanisms Serve Which of the Following Purposes

question 11

Multiple Choice

Defense mechanisms serve which of the following purposes?

• A) They are reflex mechanisms.
• B) They help cope with anxiety.
• C) They are a cause and effect response.
• D) They are manipulative responses.

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