Kayla is terribly saddened and frustrated by the behavior of her autistic son

Instead of yelling at him for not engaging with her, she decides to go for a jog. Which of the following defense mechanisms may best explain Kayla's decision to go for a jog instead of yell at her son?
a) repression
b) displacement
c) rationalization
d) sublimation


Answer: d

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