Tom has great difficulty with substance abuse, and drinks when alone. However, when Tom is around his friends, he often verbally praises the virtues and importance of abstinence. According to Freud, Tom's behavior illustrates this defense mechanism.
a. Displacement
b. Rationalization
c. Reaction Formation
d. Regression
c. Reaction Formation
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