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jessicacav

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Each 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.

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Whether 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.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jun 21, 2018
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