Identify the defense mechanism that allows us to express an unacceptable feeling or idea by consciously expressing its exact opposite.

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Reaction formation is the defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces threatening inner wishes and fantasies with an exaggerated version of their opposite. This means expressing the exact opposite of what they truly feel or believe, often in a hyperbolic or exaggerated manner.

Identify the Defense Mechanism That Allows Us to Express an Unacceptable