John fails a chemistry test.He goes back to his apartment and criticizes his roommate's choice of music.What term best describes John's behavior?

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John is exhibiting displaced aggression, which is redirecting negative emotions towards something or someone else other than the source of the emotions. In this case, John is upset about failing his chemistry test but instead of expressing his frustration towards the test, he criticizes his roommate's choice of music.

John Fails a Chemistry Test