Question

What is the main feature of sublimation as a defence mechanism?

Options

• Blocking all unacceptable urges completely.

• Denying the existence of inner conflicts.

• Turning unacceptable urges into socially approved, creative, or productive activities.

• Forgetting painful experiences from the past.

Answer 1

Turning unacceptable urges into socially approved, creative, or productive activities.

Explanation:

In sublimation, unacceptable sexual or aggressive urges are redirected into socially useful activities such as art, music, literature, sports, or adventure, without blocking the basic energy of the drive.