Review Question - QID 213614

A 55-year-old man presents to his psychiatrist for evaluation of unnatural sexual impulses he is experiencing. The patient states that he is sexually attracted to children, is unsure how to deal with these thoughts, and is afraid he will act on these impulses. The patient is otherwise healthy and has no other complaints. The patient’s session ultimately ends and he returns to see his psychiatrist several months later. The patient states he has started making artistic nude sculptures and selling them to the community. His home business is actually quite profitable and he states that his previous unnatural sexual thoughts seem to be quelled. Which of the following is being demonstrated by this patient?