The ego uses defense mechanisms to ______.
A. prevent socially unacceptable desires from reaching the unconscious parts of the mind
B. prevent socially unacceptable desires from rising into consciousness
C. mobilize the body to fight off or run away from an external threat
D. prevent the superego from thwarting id desires
Answer:B
The ego uses defense mechanisms to ______.
A. prevent socially unacceptable desires from reaching the unconscious parts of the mind B. prevent socially unacceptable desires from rising into consciousness C. mobilize the body to fight off or run away from an external threat D. prevent the superego from thwarting id desires