The largely unconscious reactions used to protect a person from unpleasant emotions such as anxiety and guilt are
a. coping mechanisms.
b. defense mechanisms.
c. offense mechanisms.
d. id mechanisms.
B
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A. ego. B. conscience. C. superego. D. id.