Regarding defense mechanisms, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. People who overuse defense mechanisms become less adaptable.
b. Defense mechanisms can provide time for a person to learn to cope in a more effective, problem-focused manner.
c. Defense mechanisms keep us from being overwhelmed by immediate threats.
d. Defense mechanisms prevent us from creating large blind spots in awareness.
d
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A) longitudinal B) cross- sequential C) factorial D) cross-sectional
The psychological traits that make up temperament are believed to form the cornerstone of
A) adult maturity. B) the adult personality. C) relationship stability. D) attachment security.