Question

Explain the term reaction formation 2 psychology

Answer 1

Answer:

Reaction formation is a kind of psychological defense mechanism in which a person perceives their true feelings or desires to be socially or, in some cases, legally unacceptable, and so they attempt to convince themselves or others that the opposite is true--often in a very exaggerated performance.

Answer 2

In psychology, reaction formation is a behavior in which a person will attempt to hide his true feelings or desires by demonstrating or adopting the exact opposite feelings. ... Reaction formation is a type of psychological defense mechanism used to overcome the anxiety and stress caused by negative feelings.