Assigning one's personal attributes to another individual is an instance of:
A) projection.
B) impression management.
C) the halo effect.
D) selective perception.
E) stereotyping.

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Projection is a defense mechanism in psychology where an individual attributes their own thoughts, feelings, and motives to another person. This is exactly what is described in the question.

Assigning One's Personal Attributes to Another Individual Is an Instance