The defense mechanism in which a person fails to recognize their unacceptable impulses and overemphasizes the opposite of those impulses is called ________.

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Reaction formation is the defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously replaces their undesirable impulses with their extreme opposites. This is done to defend against feelings or behaviors that the individual perceives as unacceptable.

The Defense Mechanism in Which a Person Fails to Recognize