After a minor irritation, you lash out at a friend or relative who was not the real cause of this annoyance. This illustrates __________ aggression.
A)repressed
B)projected
C)sublimated
D)displaced

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This behavior is an example of displaced aggression, where the aggressive impulses are redirected from the original source of frustration to a safer or more convenient target.

After a Minor Irritation, You Lash Out at a Friend