Although Gary wants to become an administrator, he is still working as a staff member after 10 years and has dealt with this frustration by pretending not to care about getting a promotion, a reaction to frustration known as circumvention.

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The reaction to frustration described is known as "displacement," not circumvention. Circumvention involves avoiding the source of frustration, while displacement involves redirecting emotions or reactions towards something or someone else.

Although Gary Wants to Become an Administrator, He Is Still