Yesterdays Lecture

During yesterdays lecture I found something to be very interesting. On one slide it said the following "psychic conflicts between the id, ego, and superego ----> (leads to) anxiety ----> (results in) Reliance on defense mechanisms. I found this connection to be extremely interesting and rather plausible. I have noticed that when I am think alot about things or i am nervous for something i am much more likely to get mad at something quicker than usual. I can not say this is to due conflicts between my id, ego, and superego but know that i rely on defense mechanisms much more when i am anxious.