An individual may redefine a frustrating situation by assigning blame for his or her own failures and inabilities on other objects or persons. This is known as ________.
A) aggression
B) rationalization
C) withdrawal
D) projection
E) regression

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Projection is a defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person. In the context of the question, blaming others for one's own failures and inabilities is a classic example of projection.

An Individual May Redefine a Frustrating Situation by Assigning Blame