What is Freud's term for the unconscious efforts by the ego to deny or distort reality and maintain self-esteem when unconscious conflict becomes too intense?

a) false cognitions
b) coping techniques
c) disordered thinking
d) defense mechanisms


d

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A. monozygotic twins B. dizygotic twins C. parents and children D. cousins

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Jenny has schizophrenia. She speaks coherently, but very slowly and deliberately. Usually there

is little useful content in what she speaks, as her utterances tend to be vague and limited. Her symptoms are best described as ______. a. blocking c. perseveration b. loose association d. poverty of speech

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