Freud thought that one defense mechanism was key to all other defense mechanisms. Which mechanism was accorded this primary status?
A. displacement
B. reaction formation
C. denial
D. repression
Answer: D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. social; structural B. structural; subcultural C. subcultural; social D. subcultural; structural