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Did Freud think that a threat to the ego result in anxiety?
Yes, Freud believed that a threat to the ego could result in anxiety. He suggested that anxiety arises when the ego is unable to effectively manage conflicts between the id (instinctual desires) and superego (internalized moral standards), leading to feelings of fear and unease.
How does the ego cope with anxiety?
The ego copes with anxiety by using defense mechanisms like denial, repression, or projection to protect itself from feelings of fear or discomfort. It may also seek to control the situation or distract itself through activities or behaviors that provide a sense of security or reassurance.
Does defence mechanisms help the ego cope with anxiety?
yes
What are the ego-defense mechanisms you use when under stress?
Numbing by dissociation by tensing the body. It is an attempt by the ego to control over the body when it experiences episodes of anxiety, helplessness, inadequacy. It is for this reason meditation is helpful. It helps to relax the tension in the body.
What purpose do defence mechanisms serve?
people tend to use defence mechanisms to protect themselves from anxiety
What strategies used by the ego to help reduce the anxiety caused by too much conflict between the id and superego are called?
Defense mechanisms are the strategies used by the ego to reduce anxiety caused by conflict between the id and superego. These mechanisms work to distort reality, protect self-esteem, and minimize the anxiety caused by conflicting thoughts or feelings. Examples of defense mechanisms include denial, projection, and repression.
What does defense?
Protects the mind/self/ego from anxiety, social sanctions, or situations that can't be coped with currently.
What is William Control?
William Control is the deviant alter-ego of William Roy Francis.
Is ego good or bad?
Ego can be either good or bad. If you have an ego, than you must control it and not let it control you. You must have enough ego to have self confidence and to get noticed, but not to the point where people roll their eyes when you enter a room.Everyone considered as sane has a sense of oneself which is considered their ego.
Why do you use defense mechanisms?
To protect the mind/self/ego from anxiety, social sanctions, or situations that can't be coped with currently.
Why must you have defense mechanisms?
To protect the mind/self/ego from anxiety, social sanctions, or situations that can't be coped with currently.
What are the telltale signs of someone who has a big ego?
Some signs of someone with a big ego is cockiness. When one brags about an event over and over it is likely that they have a big ego. Some say not bragging enough is an example of having a big ego.
