Which of the following is an example of the Freudian defense mechanism of denial?

This behavior reflects frustration and possibly a lack of impulse control rather than denial. Kicking her feet may be an expression of her feelings, indicating that she is aware of her frustration but is unable to manage it appropriately.

This scenario illustrates a form of wishful thinking or fantasy rather than denial. Wayne is engaging in a belief that may not be grounded in reality, but he is not denying something that is true; rather, he is imagining a situation that may not exist.

Amy's behavior can be seen as an example of reaction formation, where one behaves in a way that is opposite to their true feelings. Instead of denying the emotions associated with her ex-boyfriend, she is actively expressing kindness to mask her true feelings of jealousy or resentment.

This behavior represents displacement, where Nicole redirects her anger from one target (her teacher) to another (her sister). This does not involve denial, as she is not avoiding the feeling of anger but rather misdirecting it.