Suppose you use one of the defense mechanisms described by Freud significantly more than any of the others. If you are a well adjusted and productive person, which defense mechanism would that probably be?
A) Repression
B) Sublimation
C) Displacement
D) Reaction formation

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Sublimation is the only defense mechanism listed that involves channeling one's impulses or emotions into socially acceptable outlets, such as work or art. People who use sublimation as their primary defense mechanism are often well-adjusted and productive, as they are able to find healthy ways to express their emotions and urges.

Suppose You Use One of the Defense Mechanisms Described by Freud