Which component of the personality uses defense mechanisms, and why?
A. The superego uses defense mechanisms to help the id express its impulses.
B. The superego uses defense mechanisms to help the individual conform to society.
C. The id uses defense mechanisms to express its impulses.
D. The ego uses defense mechanisms to prevent excessive anxiety.
Answer: D
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