______ is a defense mechanism in which group members avoid facing an unpleasant truth by acting opposite to the way they feel.

A) Displacement
B) Regression
C) Reaction formation
D) Compensation

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, unconsciously, to protect themselves from anxiety or to confront uncomfortable emotions.

Unpleasant Truth

A fact or reality that is difficult to accept or confront due to its distressing, uncomfortable, or disagreeable nature.

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual acts in a manner opposite to their actual feelings.