According to Freud, defense mechanisms are used by the
a. id, ego, and superego in a repetitive sequence of internal conflicts
b. id to defend against the accusations and guilt feelings produced by the superego
c. superego to prevent expression of sexual and aggressive drives
d. ego to prevent threatening impulses from being consciously recognized
Answer: d. ego to prevent threatening impulses from being consciously recognized
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What will be an ideal response?
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