Defense mechanisms can be thought of as

a. unhealthy reactions to stress.
b. most effective when used as the primary means to cope with stress.
c. psychological strategies that we use to protect our self-concept against unpleasant emotions.
d. reactions used primarily by mentally distressed individuals.


C

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