Arwan, a teenager, has had a history of bad temper. Ever since childhood, he has experienced extreme anger, and this has often led him into trouble. However, he has now found means of venting out his frustration and channeling his anger into activities such as boxing and Pilates. This is an example of the Freudian defense mechanism known as
A. reaction formation.
B. sublimation.
C. projection.
D. repression.
Answer: B
Psychology
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