As a young child, Darnell was always in trouble because he was ‘hyperactive' and was always picking fights with other children. As he got older, Darnell started playing football in junior high and high school
His relentless pursuit and aggressive nature got him enough notice that he received a college scholarship. Darnell's classmates also noted that when he ‘found sports' he started getting along better with people in general. Freud would suggest this change for the better is reflective of which defense mechanism?
a) regression
b) reaction formation
c) displacement
d) sublimation
d
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