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In Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory, the concept of Defense Mechanisms is extremely important for understanding personality dynamics. When an individual converts their unacceptable desires, impulses, or frustrations into socially accepted and high-level creative works that are useful for society, according to Freud, what is this specific and mature defense mechanism called?

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According to Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, 'Sublimation' is a mature and unconscious defense mechanism through which an individual redirects their socially inappropriate, aggressive, or libidinal energy into society-accepted creative, artistic, scientific, or social activities. It is considered the only fully healthy and positive defense mechanism because it helps maintain mental health.

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