In order to protect herself from experiencing anxiety, Nancy is attributing her own unacceptable aggressive impulses to another individual. Nancy is using a:
A)self-actualization principle
B)fixation process
C)defense mechanism
D)psychosexual strategy

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Nancy is using a defense mechanism known as projection, where she attributes her own unacceptable feelings or impulses to someone else to protect herself from anxiety.

In Order to Protect Herself from Experiencing Anxiety, Nancy Is