The defense mechanism of sublimation
A. Attributes unacceptable thoughts and feelings about ourselves to others
B. Directs unacceptable impulses to socially constructive channels
C. Finds a safe, less threatening substitute and expresses anger or other impulses to that substitute
Answer: B
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