Psychology & Sociology · Mr. Pankow: Behavior & Behavior Change

Question

____ is a neurotic defense mechanism where someone goes beyond denial and begins behaving in the opposite way to which they think or feel

Answer

Reaction formation is a neurotic defense mechanism where someone goes beyond denial and begins behaving in the opposite way to which they think or feel
example: In the closet gay dudes who may adopt a harsh anti-homosexual attitude to convice themselves of their heterosexuality

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