Defense mechanisms help the person in protecting the ego from the open expression of Id impulses and opposing.

A. (a) Superego directives
B. (b) Death Instinct
C. (c) Lie Instinct
D. (d) Unconscious mind
Correct Answer: A. (a) Superego directives

Defense mechanisms protect the ego by preventing id impulses from becoming conscious and mediating conflicts with the moralistic demands of the superego.

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