A parent with unfulfilled ambitions shares emotionally in her child's success. When the child is promoted, the parent feels as if she, herself, has triumphed. Her behavior exemplifies the defense mechanism of ________.

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The parent's behavior of emotionally identifying with her child's success and feeling as if she herself has triumphed exemplifies the defense mechanism of identification.

A Parent with Unfulfilled Ambitions Shares Emotionally in Her Child's