A student who fails an exam yells at her roommate. This is an example of which defense mechanism?

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Displacement is the defense mechanism where an individual redirects their emotions or aggression onto a person or object that is less threatening. In this situation, the student who failed the exam is likely feeling angry and frustrated with herself, but instead of directing these feelings towards herself, she is redirecting them towards her roommate by yelling at her.

A Student Who Fails an Exam Yells at Her Roommate