<prompt> Please answer with one of the option in the bracket. Write reasoning in between . Write answer in between .Q:A 47-year-old male presents to a psychiatrist for the first time, explaining that he is tired of living his double life. At church, he preaches vehemently against the sin of drinking alcohol, but at home he gets drunk every night. Which of the following ego defenses best explains his behavior?? A: Acting out, B: Displacement, C: Projection, D: Reaction formation, E: Rationalization,  <response>: This question is asking about ego defenses, which are unconscious mechanisms people use to reduce anxiety by distorting reality. The man is publicly preaching against alcohol use, yet privately drinking alcohol every night. This hypocritical behavior suggests he is using reaction formation, where unacceptable urges or feelings are transformed into their opposite. By preaching against alcohol, he is overcompensating for his own drinking problem.D: Reaction formation 