Regarding defense mechanisms, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. The use of defense mechanisms creates large blind spots in awareness.
b. Everyone has at one time or another used defense mechanisms.
c. Most of the defense mechanisms were first identified by Carl Rogers.
d. Defense mechanisms reduce anxiety by distorting or denying sources of threat.
ANSWER: c
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