Question

choose the example that demonstrated the defense mechanism called reaction formation
a darnell is not a very good athlete, so he makes up for it by studying hard and excelling in schoolwork.
b wesley likes amanda but covers up his feelings by teasing her in front of his friends.
c when lucias parents ask her about her poor grade in school, she acts unconcerned and says \its not a big deal.\
d francis copies lumas test but figures out it doesnt matter because she only did it once and she wont do it again.

Explanation:

Reaction - formation is a defense mechanism where a person expresses the opposite of their true feelings. Wesley likes Amanda but teases her, which is expressing the opposite of his positive feelings. Option A is compensation, Option C is denial, and Option D is rationalization.

Answer:

B. Wesley likes Amanda but covers up his feelings by teasing her in front of his friends.