Each person relies more on some defense mechanisms and less on others when the ego is threatened. Psychologists refer to this contrast as differences in

A) defensive style.
B) ego strength.
C) preferred id impulses.
D) mental health.

Defensive Style

The habitual way in which an individual copes with stress and defends against perceived threats to the ego.

Ego Strength

The ability of an individual's ego to effectively deal with internal conflicts, impulses, and stresses, promoting mental health and adaptive functioning.

Id Impulses

In psychoanalytic theory, instinctual and primitive drives or desires inherent in the id, seeking immediate gratification regardless of societal norms.