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John Did Not Promote Cynthia Because He Thought That a Woman

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John did not promote Cynthia because he thought that a woman could not supervise male construction crews in his company.Given that Cynthia had the necessary experience and credentials,John may have been guilty of ________.

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their actual feelings.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism in psychology where socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are unconsciously transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism involving refusal to accept reality or facts, therefore avoiding dealing with painful feelings.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, memories, or desires are excluded from conscious awareness.

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