Sam is angry at his boss for passing over him for a promotion. Instead, he goes home and argues with his wife. This is an illustration of
A)repression.
B)reaction formation.
C)displacement.
D)projection.

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Displacement is a defense mechanism where individuals redirect their emotional impulses (usually anger or frustration) from the original source to a less threatening target. In this scenario, Sam is angry at his boss but instead of confronting him or expressing his frustration towards him, he argues with his wife.

Sam Is Angry at His Boss for Passing Over Him