The ego uses defense mechanisms to ______

a. prevent socially unacceptable desires from reaching the unconscious parts of the mind
b. prevent socially unacceptable desires from rising into consciousness
c. mobilize the body to fight off or run away from an external threat
d. prevent the superego from thwarting id desires


B

Psychology

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c. decrease coping skills. d. increase stress levels.

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

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a. clique b. crowd c. faction d. subgroup

Psychology