John has just failed a chemistry test. He goes back to his apartment and criticizes his roommate's choice of music. What term best describes John's behavior?
A) chauvinism
B) just-world action
C) displaced aggression
D) xenophobia

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John is displacing his aggression towards his roommate's choice of music, which has nothing to do with his failed chemistry test. This is a common defense mechanism where one redirects their negative emotions onto someone or something else.

John Has Just Failed a Chemistry Test