Which of the following statements concerning defence mechanisms is FALSE?
◦ When the use of defense mechanisms becomes a chronic reaction to stress, individuals may not be able to accurately assess the true reason for their anxiety.
◦ Used occasionally to temporarily reduce anxiety, they appear to be a useful reaction.
◦ Individuals who do not use defense mechanisms may be incapacitated by anxiety and resort to dysfunctional withdrawal or addiction.
◦ Stress might increase with the knowledge that a defense mechanism has been ineffective.
◦ Defence mechanisms actually confront the stressor directly.