Strategies used by the ego to help reduce the anxiety caused by too much conflict between the id and superego are called _____

a) the psychosexual stages.
b) fixations.
c) defense mechanisms.
d) archetypes.


Answer: c

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a. the chances of an average client benefiting significantly are impressive. b. for disorders that have a brief duration, treatment provides no obvious benefit. c. degree of improvement and number of therapy sessions are unrelated. d. all therapy outcomes are positive or neutral, none are negative.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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A. differently. B. similarly. C. Both of these, at different times D. None of these

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