Dahlia has shown an aggressive streak since she was a child. As an adult, she learned to channel her "fighting" instinct toward becoming an excellent kickboxing instructor. Which of the following defence mechanisms has she used?
A) reaction formation
B) projection
C) repression
D) sublimation

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Dahlia has used sublimation, which is the defense mechanism of channeling unwanted impulses or energies into more socially acceptable activities. In this case, she has taken her aggressive tendencies and used them in a productive and socially acceptable way as a kickboxing instructor.

Dahlia Has Shown an Aggressive Streak Since She Was a Child