A hostile man channels his anger into practicing his tennis game until he becomes a tennis star. This is an example of ______.

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This scenario describes the defense mechanism of sublimation, where an individual redirects their unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable behaviors. In this case, the man is redirecting his anger into something productive and beneficial, becoming a successful tennis player.

A Hostile Man Channels His Anger into Practicing His Tennis