Trey has been caught several times in his past for watching girls change clothes. As an adult, Trey has managed to have a successful career as a photographer for Playboy magazine. What defense mechanism is this an example of?
A. rationalization
B. introjection
C. sublimation
D. reaction formation
Ans: C
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a. egoistic b. phallic c. id d. mesmeric
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