A defense mechanism in which impulses are not only repressed, but are also held in check by exaggerated opposite behavior, is known as
A)projection.
B)rationalization.
C)regression.
D)reaction formation.

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This type of defense mechanism involves a person exhibiting behavior that is the opposite of their true impulses or desires. For example, someone who has strong feelings of aggression towards others may exhibit overly polite and accommodating behavior to repress those aggressive desires. This is known as reaction formation.

A Defense Mechanism in Which Impulses Are Not Only Repressed