After a stressful day of classes,André was on his way home when a car cut in front of him,almost causing a collision.When he arrived home,André slammed the car door and kicked the tires.What defence mechanism is he using?

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André is using displacement, which is when the individual redirects their negative emotions or impulses towards a less threatening target. In this case, André is angry at the driver who almost caused a collision, but rather than confront them, he takes out his anger on his car.

After a Stressful Day of Classes,André Was on His Way