Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Prep

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Denial is a defense mechanism that utilizes parts of our personality to override a belief. Which is most likely used for individuals to continue drinking and using drugs?

  1. The id
  2. The ego
  3. The superego
Explanation

Answer: A - The id unconsciously controls your pain center. It is a principle part of our personality and its main role is to avoid pain and obtain pleasure.

The ego operates on the reality principle taking care of the realistic and logical part of our personality. The superego is our conscience providing our moral code and the awareness of right and wrong.

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