Sigmund Is Interested in His Neighbor Sally but Is Anxious

question 11

Multiple Choice

Sigmund is interested in his neighbor Sally but is anxious about his attraction to her because his friends may not approve.Every time he sees her,he acts rude and says mean things to her despite his intense attraction to her.What type of defense mechanism does this scenario illustrate?

• A)rationalization
• B)reaction formation
• C)displacement
• D)sublimation

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