According to Freud, defense mechanisms are unconscious attempts to reduce our feelings of ___________.
A) denial
B) anxiety
C) repression
D) isolation

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According to Freud, defense mechanisms are used to reduce anxiety, which arises from conflicts between the id, ego, and superego. Denial and repression are two examples of defense mechanisms used to reduce anxiety. However, the question specifically asks for the primary goal of defense mechanisms, which is to reduce anxiety. Isolation is not a recognized defense mechanism according to Freudian theory.

According to Freud, Defense Mechanisms Are Unconscious Attempts to Reduce