When Mohammed's girlfriend unexpectedly broke off their relationship, he said it was just as well because he no longer loved her. Yet, Mohammed did love her unconsciously. Mohammed's response is an example of
a. reaction formation
b. denial
c. sublimation
d. repression
Answer: A
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