Defence mechanisms combat feelings of anxiety and guilt

A) through self-deception.
B) through rational problem solving.
C) by enhancing self-insight.
D) by making unconscious urges conscious.

Defence Mechanisms

Unconscious psychological strategies used to cope with reality and to maintain self-image by reducing anxiety arising from unacceptable or potentially harmful stimuli.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a reaction to stress.

Self-Deception

The process of denying or rationalizing away the relevance, significance, or importance of opposing evidence or logical argument.