A defense mechanism in which an individual sees in others those impulses that the individual most fears or despises in himself or herself is called

A) fixation.
B) sublimation.
C) repression.
D) projection.

Defense Mechanism

Techniques used without awareness to defend against anxiety stemming from thoughts or emotions that are not acceptable.

Impulses

Sudden strong desires or urges to act without premeditation or conscious reasoning.

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.