Pam has long wanted a Lexus, but only recently has she realized that she will never be able to afford one. But rather than continuing to admire the car, she begins to ridicule it and the people who drive it. She says things such as "Only a snob would drive a Lexus"and "The Lexus spends more time in the shop than on the road."Pam's comments reflect

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Pam's behavior is an example of reaction formation, where she adopts attitudes or behaviors opposite to her original feelings to reduce anxiety or discomfort, in this case, turning her admiration for Lexus into disdain.

Pam Has Long Wanted a Lexus, but Only Recently Has