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It has been speculated that many Homophobes have repressed Homosexual feelings; this could be an example of reaction formation. It doesn't mean, of course, that every person that opposes to homosexuality is doing that because of a reaction formation.

In Ken Wilber 's developmental ontology (outlined in his book Integral Psychology), reaction formation is considered a Neurotic defense. Arising from issues of Self-concept , it is amenable to uncovering and interpretive Therapies .