In reaction formation, individuals
A)openly express unacceptable impulses.
B)use daydreams or substitute activities to discharge their unconscious conflicts and motives.
C)engage in exaggerated behaviors that are the opposite of their true feelings.
D)justify their behavior by giving rational reasons for it.

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Reaction formation is a defense mechanism where individuals behave in a way that is directly opposite to their actual feelings or impulses, often in an exaggerated manner, to hide or counteract those feelings.

In Reaction Formation, Individuals