When Tony was three years old, he experienced a great deal of stress at home. As an adult, his defensive style is likely to rely on
A. mature defense mechanisms.
B. strong defense mechanisms.
C. denial.
D. conscious rather than unconscious strategies.
Question 2Researchers find frequent use of ___________ is associated with problems in psychological functioning.
A. sublimation
B. immature defense mechanisms
C. coping strategies
D. hostile humor
Question 3Each person relies more on some defense mechanisms and less on others when the ego is threatened. Psychologists refer to this contrast as differences in
A. defensive style.
B. ego strength.
C. preferred id impulses.
D. mental health.
Question 4Whether use of a defense mechanism is adaptive or maladaptive often depends on
A. the user's age.
B. whether the user distorts reality.
C. whether the user is aware of the defense mechanism.
D. the user's gender.
Question 5Researchers find that each of us tends to rely on some defense mechanisms more than others. They refer to these individual patterns as the person's
A. coping style.
B. developmental level.
C. emotional maturity level.
D. defensive style.
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