False. A child does not need to develop a birthmark to make any milestones. These milestones would be more along the lines of lifting up their head, rolling over, or walking.
In order to deal with conflict and problems in life, Freud stated that the ego employs a range of defense mechanisms<span>. </span>Defense mechanisms<span> operate at an unconscious level and help ward off unpleasant feelings (i.e. anxiety) or make good things feel better for the individual. So what do you think?</span>