A defense mechanism would be employed:
a. by the id to create conflict.
b. by the superego to reduce or avoid conflict.
c. by the ego to reduce or avoid conflict.
d. by the superego to create conflict.
Answer: C
Rationale: Defense mechanisms are unconscious strategies this uses to reduce or avoid anxiety, guilt, and other unpleasant feelings.
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