Adopting public behaviours that are the extreme opposite of one's genuine desires in order to keep those desires repressed is called ________.

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Reaction formation involves adopting behaviors that are the opposite of one's true desires in an attempt to repress those desires. Displacement involves redirecting one's feelings onto a different target. Sublimation involves channeling urges into productive or socially acceptable activities. Denial involves refusing to acknowledge or accept reality.

Adopting Public Behaviours That Are the Extreme Opposite of One's