Betty is angry with Matt, but eventually she becomes friends and is nice to him. This is an example of what defense mechanism? a. Projection b. Denial c. Reaction Formation d. Sublimation

The correct answer is c. Reaction Formation.Reaction formation is a defense mechanism where an individual expresses the opposite of their true feelings or desires. In this case, Betty is angry with Matt, but she eventually becomes friends with him and acts nice towards him, which is the opposite of her true feelings. This is a way for her to cope with her anger and protect herself from the negative emotions associated with it.