Reduce anxiety by unconsciously distorting reality

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Freud suggested that defense mechanisms reduce anxiety by unconsciously distorting reality. Discuss when defense mechanisms are healthy and when they are unhealthy. State whether you agree or disagree with Freud that they are always unconscious.

Select two of the other psychological theorists in this chapter and define their theories in your own words.

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