When Andrew became a Roman Catholic priest, making the vow of celibacy was difficult, but he remained true to his commitment. Andrew found along the way that he had a talent for sculpting and began creating exquisite pieces of religious art. Sigmund Freud would say that Andrew’s artistic creations are a demonstration of:

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When Andrew became a Roman Catholic priest, making the vow of celibacy was difficult, but he remained true to his commitment. Andrew found along the way that he had a talent for sculpting and began creating exquisite pieces of religious art. Sigmund Freud would say that Andrew’s artistic creations are a demonstration of:
A) reaction formation. 
B)  sublimation. 
C)  denial. 
D)  projection.

Im going with A. Am I right?

Writeacher · Answer

Assistance needed.

missy · Answer

Is it D?

Writeacher · Answer

I have no idea. You need to wait for a tutor who has this expertise.

Ms. Sue · Answer

Check this site. http://changingminds.org/explanations/behaviors/coping/sublimation.htm

PsyDAG · Answer

Expressing socially disproved of tendencies in a socially approved of manner is sublimation.

Reaction formation is acting the exaggerated opposite of your tendencies.

Projection is attributing your unacceptable motives to others.