Baumeister proposes that the self-deception of defense mechanisms is
A) adaptive,but lead to unrealistic depression.
B) maladaptive,but small illusions may often be beneficial.
C) adaptive,but only when used frequently.
D) maladaptive,but cannot really do any harm.

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Baumeister proposes that the self-deception of defense mechanisms is maladaptive in the long-term, as it can lead to avoidance of needed change and growth, but small illusions may often be beneficial in the short-term as a coping mechanism.

Baumeister Proposes That the Self-Deception of Defense Mechanisms Is