Research by Weinstein and colleagues found that those who unconsciously identify as gay, but who consciously identify as straight, report more negative attitudes toward homosexuality. These results demonstrate which of Freud's defense mechanisms?

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Steven Frank

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18 December, 20:43

Research by Weinstein and colleagues found that those who unconsciously identify as gay, but who consciously identify as straight, report more negative attitudes toward homosexuality. These results demonstrate which of Freud's defense mechanisms?

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Ally Coleman · Answer 1

Reaction formation

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Research by Weinstein and colleagues found that those who unconsciously identify as homosexual, but who consciously identify as heterosexual, report more negative attitudes toward homosexuality.

According to freud's defend mechanism, reaction formation is a behavior in which a person will attempt to hide his true feelings or desires by demonstrating or adopting the exact opposite feelings.

Reaction formation is a type of psychological defense mechanism used to overcome the anxiety and stress caused by negative feelings.