Acting out an opposite behavior to block threatening impulses or feelings is the basic idea behind which defense mechanism?
A)projection
B)intellectualization
C)regression
D)reaction formation

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Reaction formation is the defense mechanism where an individual acts in a manner opposite to their unacceptable impulses or feelings, in an effort to hide or counteract these feelings.

Acting Out an Opposite Behavior to Block Threatening Impulses or Feelings