Callie just gave birth to her sixth daughter.Unconsciously,she resents the baby's birth and wishes the infant would have died during delivery.However,when she cares for her infant,she showers her with exaggerated care and affection.Which defence mechanism is Callie using,according to Freud

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Reaction formation is a defense mechanism where a person behaves opposite to their true feelings or impulses to protect themselves from anxiety or guilt. In this case, Callie may be feeling guilty about her unconscious resentment towards her baby's birth and is overcompensating with exaggerated care and affection.

Callie Just Gave Birth to Her Sixth Daughter