Picasso's paintings often contained exaggerated sexual symbolism. This way of expressing a basic impulse in a socially praiseworthy fashion illustrates the use of _______.

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

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Julia Holguin · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Sublimation involves channeling socially unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable forms of behavior or expression. In this case, Picasso used his artistic talent to express his sexual impulses in a way that was considered socially acceptable as a form of art.

Picasso's paintings often contained exaggerated sexual symbolism. This way of expressing a basic impulse in a socially praiseworthy fashion illustrates the use of _______.

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

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Picasso's paintings often contained exaggerated sexual symbolism. This way of expressing a basic impulse in a socially praiseworthy fashion illustrates the use of _______.A) displacementB) sublimationC) projectionD) reaction formation

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Picasso's paintings often contained exaggerated sexual symbolism. This way of expressing a basic impulse in a socially praiseworthy fashion illustrates the use of _______.

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