Asked by Betzabeli Benitez on Feb 29, 2024
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_______________ occurs when people direct their emotions toward objects, animals, or people that are not the real object of their emotion.
A) Projection
B) Regression
C) Displacement
D) Denial
Defense Mechanism
Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.
Displacement
A psychological defense mechanism where an individual redirects their emotions or reactions from the original source to another object or person.
Projection
A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.
- Recognize and comprehend different defense mechanisms and their implications in psychology.
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Feb 29, 2024
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and comprehend different defense mechanisms and their implications in psychology.
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