Making a vow of celibacy was difficult for Andrew when he became a priest, but he remained true to his vow. On his 25th anniversary, the congregation held a reception and displayed several pieces of liturgical art that Andrew had created over the past two decades. According to Freud, Andrew's artistic creations might be the result of:

A) sublimation.
B) regression.
C) denial.
D) projection.

According to Freud's theory of psychoanalysis, sublimation is the process of redirecting socially unacceptable impulses or drives (such as sexual impulses) into more acceptable activities, such as art or other forms of creativity. Andrew's vow of celibacy may have created a conflict between his sexual desires and his religious commitment, leading him to channel his sexual energy into his artistic creations. Therefore, Andrew's liturgical art may be the result of sublimation.