According to Freud,the use of mental processes to deny,distort,or otherwise block out sources of threat and anxiety are referred to as
A) the pleasure principle.
B) self-efficacy.
C) congruence.
D) defense mechanisms.

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Defense mechanisms are the mental processes that individuals use to deny, distort, or otherwise block out sources of threat and anxiety. These mechanisms are thought to be unconscious and serve to protect the individual from psychological discomfort.

According to Freud,the Use of Mental Processes to Deny,distort,or Otherwise