Jane is an angry,hostile woman.At work and in her personal life,she is described as energetic go-getter because she is a workaholic and does a great deal and does a great deal of volunteer work for abused children and women.Jane's behavior may be an example of which defense mechanism?

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Sublimation is the defense mechanism where a person channels their unwanted impulses or emotions into socially acceptable or productive activities. In this case, Jane's anger and hostility may be channeled into her work and volunteer activities, making her appear as an energetic go-getter.

Jane Is an Angry,hostile Woman