Donita is angry with her boss so she leaves work a little early in order to run an extra mile before it gets dark. Which defense mechanism is Donita employing?
A) repression
B) reaction formation
C) rationalization
D) sublimation

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Donita is using sublimation, the defense mechanism in which someone channels their negative emotions into a socially acceptable behavior (in this case, running).

Donita Is Angry with Her Boss So She Leaves Work