Rechanneling unacceptable instinctual drives into socially acceptable, productive, or creative activities is known as:
AReaction Formation
BDisplacement
CSublimation
DIntellectualization
Explanation
Sublimation is considered a mature defense mechanism where primitive impulses (e.g., aggression) are transformed into productive artistic or athletic outlets.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Psychoanalysis
- Subtopic: Defense Mechanisms
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