A man who is humiliated by his boss berates his wife,who yells at their son,who kicks the dog,which bites the mail carrier.This is an example of

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This scenario exemplifies the defense mechanism of displacement, where the man takes out his frustrations and anger on someone or something else who is perceived to be less threatening or who cannot fight back. In this case, he berates his wife, who then yells at their son, who in turn kicks the dog, and the dog bites the mail carrier. The anger and frustration are displaced onto targets who are perceived to be less threatening than the boss who caused the initial humiliation.

A Man Who Is Humiliated by His Boss Berates His