Corey is extremely angry at his teacher for a bad grade on an exam, but yells at his little brother instead. This is most likely an example of ________.

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Displacement is the psychological defense mechanism in which an individual redirects their emotions or impulses from the original source toward a substitute target. In this scenario, Corey is redirecting his anger toward his little brother, rather than confronting his teacher.

Corey Is Extremely Angry at His Teacher for a Bad