Question

When the ego transforms an unacceptable motive into its opposite, so that the person's conscious experience is the opposite of how they really feel, this is the defense mechanism known as _____.

Answer 1

Answer: Reaction formation

Explanation:Reaction formation is a psychological defense mechanism which occurs when a person exaggerate the opposite of how they feel, they don't only deny how they feel but they act total opposite of how they actual feel.

The ego is kept in the dark whilst the id is pleased with this bidding if true emotions. It can be seen by someone getting angry at anyone who opposes what they say they believe.

What is an example of reaction formation?

Some people who are afraid of coming out and say they are homosexual they tend to show harsh animosity against those who have openly displayed it.