The defense mechanism by which people disguise threatening impulses by attributing them to others is called

A) projection.
B) displacement.
C) fixation.
D) reaction formation.

Projection

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

Threatening Impulses

Internal desires or drives that are perceived as dangerous or unacceptable, leading to anxiety or psychological discomfort.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and cope with reality or maintain self-image.