As a consequence of his unresolved Oedipus complex, Will channelled his unconscious incestuous sexual desires into becoming a sex therapist. Which of the following defence mechanisms is he using?

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Will's manifestation of his sexual desires into a socially acceptable and even helpful profession is an example of sublimation, a defence mechanism where an individual redirects their unacceptable impulses into a socially acceptable behavior.

As a Consequence of His Unresolved Oedipus Complex, Will Channelled