Direct practice by a social worker may involve the ego function of defensive functioning. These develop in infancy and involve the boundary between the outer world and self. These primitive defenses include projection, denial, and splitting. What is the definition of a defense?
A)Conceptual thinking that may be associated with schizophrenia
B)The capacity for mutually satisfying relationships
C)Enables the individual to think, feel, and act in a coherent manner
D)An unconscious attempt to protect oneself from an identity-threatening feeling

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Defensive functioning is how one reacts in protecting identity-threatening feelings. More sophisticated defenses occur as children grow into adulthood that deals with internal boundaries. All adults will use primitive defenses, but most have mature ways of handling reality and anxiety.

Direct Practice by a Social Worker May Involve the Ego