Bob is sexually attracted to his professor.To deal with these feelings,Bob channels his energy into his homework and study habits.This is an example of the Freudian defense mechanism called:

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Sublimation is when an individual channels their unacceptable impulses or feelings into socially acceptable behaviors or activities. In this scenario, Bob is channeling his sexual attraction towards his professor into his academic pursuits, which is a socially acceptable behavior.

Bob Is Sexually Attracted to His Professor