Freud Argued That Defense Mechanisms Are

question 49

Multiple Choice

Freud argued that defense mechanisms are

• A)strategies the id uses to satisfy the pleasure principle.
• B)conscious mental strategies that we use to deal with unacceptable sexual urges.
• C)unconscious strategies that the mind uses to protect itself from distress.
• D)strategies that the superego employs to satisfy the reality principle.

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Definitions:

Avoid Cancer

Avoid Cancer refers to engaging in behaviors and lifestyle choices that can reduce the risk of developing cancer, such as avoiding tobacco, eating a healthy diet, and regular physical activity.

Eating

The act of consuming food to provide the body with the necessary nutrients for energy and growth.

Drinking

The act of consuming liquids, often specifically referring to the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Cancer Development

The process by which normal cells undergo genetic changes and begin to grow uncontrollably, forming a mass called a tumor, which can be benign or malignant.