What Is Freud's Term for the Unconscious Efforts by the Ego

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Multiple Choice

What is Freud's term for the unconscious efforts by the ego to deny or distort reality for the purpose of protecting itself when conflict becomes too intense?

• A) false cognitions
• B) coping techniques
• C) disordered thinking
• D) psychological defense mechanisms

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Definitions:

Burden of Proof

The obligation to prove one's assertion or argument, typically resting on the party who makes a claim in a dispute.

Fallacy

A deceptive, misleading, or false notion, belief, or argument; often, a statement or argument based on a false or invalid inference.

Appeal to Ignorance

A logical fallacy that suggests a claim is true simply because it has not been proven false or vice versa.

Burden of Proof

The obligation to prove one's assertion.