According to Freud, the ego uses defense mechanisms in order to
A) reduce anxiety.
B) help the id get what it wants.
C) satisfy the superego's demands.
D) channel psychic energy into a socially productive action.

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According to Freud, defense mechanisms are used by the ego to reduce anxiety. These mechanisms help the ego cope with the conflicting demands of the id, superego, and reality.

According to Freud, the Ego Uses Defense Mechanisms in Order