When Senator Smith first took office, he was vocal in denouncing homosexuality and equal rights for gays and lesbians. Years later, he revealed he was gay. What defense mechanism might Senator Smith have been experiencing initially?
a. denial
b. reaction formation
c. repression
d. projection
Answer: B
Psychology
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