When confronted by potentially overwhelming urges, the ego may resort to what are called in order to reject or distort reality and thus effectively reduce the anxiety that accompanies these urges. a. free associations b. subliminal psychodynamic activations c. archetypes d. defense mechanisms

How do the media affect government? elected officials count on the media for financial support. elected officials use the media to communicate with the american people. elected officials use the media to discourage participation in interest groups. elected officials count on the media to tell them how well they are doing.