Sigmund Freud believed that there was a portion of the mind that remained hidden from the individual except in symbolic form in dreams and other behaviors. This portion of the mind is called the
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Turning socially unacceptable urges into socially acceptable behavior is known as _________ in psychodynamic theory.
A
projection
B
reaction formation
C
displacement
D
sublimation

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Identify the key concept in the problem: The problem is asking about a defense mechanism in psychodynamic theory.
Understand the context: In psychodynamic theory, defense mechanisms are unconscious strategies used by the ego to manage anxiety and conflict.
Define the term 'sublimation': Sublimation is a defense mechanism where socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior.
Differentiate between the options: Projection involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts to others, reaction formation involves behaving in a way opposite to one's true feelings, and displacement involves shifting emotions from a dangerous object to a safer one.
Conclude by matching the definition: Sublimation is the process of turning socially unacceptable urges into socially acceptable behavior, which matches the description in the problem.
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