Explain the basis by which ego defense mechanisms reduce anxiety and give three examples of such mechanisms
What will be an ideal response?
The notion behind these mechanisms is that each serves to limit the access of unconscious motives and impulses into the level of consciousness, thus sparing the person anxiety. Examples of such mechanisms are repression, denial, projection, and displacement.
Psychology
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A) medication and family therapy. B) behavioral and family therapy. C) bell and pad system. D) behavioral and medical treatments.
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Which of the following types of stressors is most often associated with adjustment disorders?
a) highly unusual events b) life-threatening events c) chronic physical disease d) normal transitional experiences
Psychology