Andy is an angry child whose aggressive behavior has gotten him into trouble.His parents decide to put him in sports to channel some of this anger into a healthier and more productive outlet.According to the psychodynamic theory of personality,his parents are trying to use the defense mechanism of
A) displacement.
B) repression.
C) reaction formation.
D) sublimation.

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The defense mechanism of sublimation involves channeling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable outlets, such as sports. Therefore, Andy's parents using sports as a way to channel his anger is an example of sublimation. The other options (displacement, repression, and reaction formation) do not align with this situation as well.

Andy Is an Angry Child Whose Aggressive Behavior Has Gotten