As a boy, Steve enjoyed the power he had over his friends. Later in life, he became a politician who used his influence to promote social justice. This is an example of what Freud called ________.

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Sublimation is the process by which individuals channel their unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable behavior. In this scenario, Steve's desire for power was redirected into his political pursuits, which promoted social justice.

As a Boy, Steve Enjoyed the Power He Had Over