Behaving in ways that are the opposite of what one would unconsciously like to do defines _______.

A) sublimation
B) displacement
C) reaction formation
D) projection

Reaction formation is a defense mechanism where someone behaves in the opposite way of what they unconsciously desire. For example, someone who has a strong desire for someone they believe is inappropriate may behave harshly or cruelly towards that person to convince themselves and others that they feel the opposite way. Sublimation involves channeling unwanted impulses into more socially acceptable behaviors, displacement involves redirecting unwanted emotions onto someone or something else, and projection involves attributing one's own unwanted feelings or behaviors onto someone else.