The defense mechanism of projection is illustrated by the behavior of a 12-year-old boy who starts having
tantrums after his family moves to a different state.

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Projection involves attributing one's own unacceptable feelings or thoughts to others, whereas having tantrums after a move is more likely related to stress, anxiety, or difficulty adjusting to change, rather than projecting internal feelings onto others.

The Defense Mechanism of Projection Is Illustrated by the Behavior