After arguing with her boyfriend,Peter,over the telephone,Roberta smashes down the receiver and then throws the phone across the room.This behaviour most clearly demonstrates

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Displacement is a defense mechanism where an individual redirects their emotions from a source of frustration to a less threatening target or activity. In this case, Roberta's anger towards her boyfriend Peter is displaced onto the phone, which becomes the target of her aggression.

After Arguing with Her Boyfriend,Peter,over the Telephone,Roberta Smashes Down the Receiver