Amy, an artist, constantly paints and sculpts naked human bodies. Her therapist tells her she is sublimating. Which of the following is the therapist suggesting to Amy about her behavior?

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Amy, an artist, constantly paints and sculpts naked human bodies. Her therapist tells her she is sublimating. Which of the following is the therapist suggesting to Amy about her behavior?

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Sublimation is a defense mechanism where negative or socially unacceptable impulses are transformed into positive actions or behaviors. In Amy's case, her therapist suggests that her strong sexual impulses are being expressed positively through her art.

Amy, an Artist, Constantly Paints and Sculpts Naked Human Bodies