Making a vow of celibacy was difficult for Andrew when he became a priest,but he remained true to his vow.On his 25th anniversary,the congregation held a reception and displayed several pieces of liturgical art that Andrew had created over the past two decades.According to Freud,Andrew's artistic creations might be the result of
A)sublimation.
B)reaction formation.
C)denial.
D)projection.

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Sublimation is a defense mechanism in which one's unacceptable impulses or desires are transformed into socially acceptable behaviors or activities, such as artistic creations. In this case, Andrew's vow of celibacy may have created a conflict with his sexual desires, and he may have channeled that energy into his creative pursuits.

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