Freud believed we protect ourselves from unacceptable wishes from rising into conscious awareness through the use of ___________

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Freud believed we protect ourselves from unacceptable wishes from rising into conscious awareness through the use of ___________

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dalvyx [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-10T05:52:34+03:00

Answer:

defense mechanism.

Explanation:

The concept of defense mechanisms is deeply rooted in Freud’s theory of personality which was elaborated by his daughter Anna Freud. Defense mechanisms are unconscious psychological strategies employed to protect a person from anxiety, which are rooted in unacceptable thoughts or feelings. they are useful to detect painful experiences and drive our energy productively but became problematic when used for a long time.