Question

Which is a common defense mechanism in which individuals consciously satisfy unacceptable needs and desires through socially acceptable activities?

Answer 1

Answer:

Sublimation is a defense mechanism

Explanation:

Sublimation is a mature type of defense mechanism and is used to satisfy by a person for his /her unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable action or behavior and it converts this in long term impulse act. Sublimation is a process in which sexual instincts get suppressed due to the high valuation of social norms and cultural development.  Sublimation is a type of process which converts sexual activities into socially acceptable in cultural developments.