Elizabeth has a crush on Jason. When her friends confront her, she goes overboard trying to deny the attraction. Which defence mechanism describes this behaviour?

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Reaction formation is a defense mechanism where a person behaves in a way that is opposite to their true feelings, often to hide or deny those feelings. Elizabeth's exaggerated denial of her attraction to Jason is an example of this.

Elizabeth Has a Crush on Jason