In psychodynamic theory, the firewalls and encryptions that make it
A)resistance processes
B)neurotic impulses
C)defense mechanisms
D)transference complexes

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In psychodynamic theory, defense mechanisms are psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses, analogous to firewalls and encryptions in computer systems that protect against external threats.

In Psychodynamic Theory, the Firewalls and Encryptions That Make It