Which defense mechanism is being used when an alcoholic criticizes everybody else for their inability to handle alcohol, but doesn't believe he has a problem in this area?
A)Rationalization
B)Projection
C)Sublimation
D)Regression

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Projection involves attributing one's own undesirable feelings or characteristics onto someone else. In this case, the alcoholic is projecting their own issues with alcohol onto others while denying they have a problem themselves.

Which Defense Mechanism Is Being Used When an Alcoholic Criticizes