Jane has been describing her cousin as needing a lot of attention.Jane's cousin says the same about Jane.This is an example of which defense mechanism?

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This is an example of projection, which is when someone attributes their own thoughts, feelings, or desires onto another person. In this case, both Jane and her cousin are projecting their own need for attention onto each other.

Jane Has Been Describing Her Cousin as Needing a Lot