If a defense mechanism is successful:
A) the id becomes stronger
B) unconscious motivation is increased
C) latency is increased
D) anxiety is reduced

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Successful defense mechanisms reduce anxiety, which is their primary function. The other options are incorrect as defense mechanisms are meant to reduce the power of the id and unconscious motivation, and they do not have any effect on latency.

If a Defense Mechanism Is Successful