A man is angry with his wife, but instead of confronting her, he begins to shout at their children for leaving a single toy on the floor. This is an example of a defense mechanism called
A) repression.
B) sublimation.
C) displacement.
D) projection.

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This scenario describes displacement, which involves directing feelings and urges towards a target that is not the original source of the frustration or conflict. In this case, the man may be afraid to confront his wife, so he displaces his anger onto the children for a minor issue.

A Man Is Angry with His Wife, but Instead of Confronting