"Ben's nasty; he's disgusting," says Renee; really, Renee secretly finds Ben sexy. Which defense mechanism is she using?

Name: "Ben's nasty; he's disgusting," says Renee; really, Renee secretly finds Ben sexy. Which defense mechanism is she using?
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Renee is using reaction formation, a defense mechanism where an individual expresses feelings that are the opposite of their unconscious beliefs or desires. In this case, Renee expresses dislike for Ben, but she actually finds him attractive.

"Ben's Nasty; He's Disgusting," Says Renee; Really, Renee Secretly Finds