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the defense mechanism of reaction formation is best exemplified in which of the following situations? a a man who dislikes his supervisor believes that his supervisor dislikes him. b a college student speaks sharply to her room-mate after quarreling with her professor about her grades. c a runner forgets the name of the opponent who just defeated her in an event for which she held the record. d a woman who is unaware of her anger toward her friend expresses affection for that friend. e an elderly man lights up a cigarette just after learning that he has been cured of a respiratory ailment.

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"The defense mechanism of reaction formation is best exemplified in D. a woman who is unaware of her anger toward her friend expresses affection for that friend."

"The fixation of an idea, an emotion, or a desire that is opposed to a fearful subconscious inclination is known as "reaction formation". For instance, a woman who has an undesired kid may become excessively cold and nasty as a result of her guilt about not desiring the child. You become angry and frustrated with someone or something that doesn't feel dangerous. You can do this to sate an urge to respond while avoiding serious consequences. This defense mechanism is well illustrated by getting furious "at your child or spouse because you had a difficult day at work"."

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