Jeromy has been having an affair with another woman. One afternoon his wife came home later than usual and Jeromy became angry - accusing his wife of infidelity. Which defense mechanism is behind Jeromy's accusation?

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Projection is a defense mechanism in which an individual attributes their own unwanted, unacceptable, or negative feelings or behavior to another person. In this scenario, Jeromy's accusation of infidelity could be a projection of his own guilt and infidelity onto his wife.

Jeromy Has Been Having an Affair with Another Woman