When confronted by potentially overwhelming urges, in order to reject or distort reality and thus effectively reduce the anxiety that accompanies these urges, the ego may resort to what are called _______________.

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Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses, thus providing a refuge from a situation with which the individual cannot currently cope.

When Confronted by Potentially Overwhelming Urges, in Order to Reject