Which of the following correctly defines the defense mechanism of sublimation
A)An unacceptable feeling is redirected from a threatening individual to a less threatening one.
B)Unacceptable impulses are channeled into socially acceptable activities
C)Unacceptable impulses are expressed as their opposites
D)Unacceptable impulses are attributed to others

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Sublimation is a defense mechanism where unacceptable impulses or desires are transformed into behaviors that are socially acceptable or beneficial, such as channeling aggressive drives into sports or creative activities.

Which of the Following Correctly Defines the Defense Mechanism of Sublimation