To prevent itself from being overwhelmed by excessive demands from the id and superego,the ego relies on
A) the Oedipus complex.
B) defense mechanisms.
C) the reality principle.
D) the pleasure principle.

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Defense mechanisms are unconscious strategies used by the ego to manage conflict between the id and superego and reduce anxiety.

To Prevent Itself from Being Overwhelmed by Excessive Demands from the Id