Adjustment & Defence Mechanisms
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In the context of adjustment and defense mechanisms, which of the following options most accurately defines the psychological process of 'Reaction Formation', one of the defense mechanisms proposed by psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud?
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Understanding Reaction Formation
Among the defense mechanisms proposed by Sigmund Freud and his daughter Anna Freud, Reaction Formation is the psychological process by which the ego conceals unwanted, unacceptable, or repressed desires (such as anger, hatred, or immoral feelings) by strongly displaying exact opposite feelings or behaviors in the conscious mind.
- Example: Showing extreme affection or politeness to someone despite harboring deep feelings of hostility toward them.
- Option B describes Projection.
- Option C describes Regression.
- Option D describes Rationalization.
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