How do defense mechanisms contribute to psychopathology?
What will be an ideal response?
They reduce anxiety by distorting reality rather than dealing directly with a problem.
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A) out-group; in-group; unjustified griping B) in-group; out-group; unjustified griping C) out-group; out-group; acting unjustifiably superior D) in-group; in-group; justifiably griping E) out-group; in-group; legitimate concern