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

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Sublimation is a defense mechanism where negative or socially unacceptable impulses are transformed into positive actions or behaviors. Lizzy channels her anger and hostility into productive and socially beneficial activities, such as her work and volunteer efforts, which is characteristic of sublimation.

Lizzy Is an Angry, Hostile Woman