Which of the following are used as a form of protection against stress, anxiety, and threatening events and were first identified by Freud?
A) organismic valuing
B) situational determinants
C) conditions of worth
D) ego-defense mechanisms.

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Ego-defense mechanisms, such as repression, denial, and projection, were first identified by Freud as a way for the ego to protect itself against threatening events and maintain psychological equilibrium. They are used as a form of protection against stress and anxiety. The other options do not relate to Freud's concept of defense mechanisms.

Which of the Following Are Used as a Form of Protection