Which of the Following Statements Concerning Defence Mechanisms Is FALSE

Which of the following statements concerning defence mechanisms is FALSE?

A) Used occasionally to temporarily reduce anxiety, they appear to be a useful reaction.
B) 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.
C) Individuals who do not use defense mechanisms may be incapacitated by anxiety and resort to dysfunctional withdrawal or addiction.
D) Stress might increase with the knowledge that a defense mechanism has been ineffective.
E) Defence mechanisms actually confront the stressor directly.