At the gym, Marcus hits the punching bag harder and harder as he thinks about all the things he would like to say or do to his unfair boss. Which defense mechanism is this an example of?

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Sublimation is a defense mechanism where negative or unacceptable impulses are transformed into positive actions or behaviors. In this scenario, Marcus is channeling his anger and frustration towards his boss into a more socially acceptable and constructive activity, which is hitting a punching bag. This helps him manage his feelings without causing harm to himself or others.

At the Gym, Marcus Hits the Punching Bag Harder and Harder