Elizabeth has a crush on Jason. When her friends tell her that they know she likes Jason, Elizabeth goes overboard telling her friends why she would never like Jason. Which defense mechanism explains Elizabeth's behavior?
a. sublimation
b. reaction formation
c. rationalization
d. projection
B
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