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QWhat is the term for the psychological defense mechanism in which a person redirects their unacceptable impulses or emotions onto a substitute target?

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  • A Sublimation ✔ ✖
  • B Displacement ✔ ✖
  • C Regression ✔ ✖
  • D Reaction formation ✔ ✖
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Displacement is a psychological defense mechanism that involves redirecting one's unacceptable impulses or emotions from the original target to a substitute target. It allows individuals to express their feelings or aggression in a safer or more socially acceptable manner.

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