Trent is in psychoanalysis and states to his therapist that he thinks that his wife is considering having an affair with her co-worker.Later in the session, Trent admits that he is tempted to start an affair with his own co-worker.What defence mechanism was Trent displaying when he accused his wife of thinking about being unfaithful?

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Trent is projecting his own thoughts and urges onto his wife, attributing them to her instead. This is a defense mechanism used to avoid confronting one's own uncomfortable thoughts or desires.

Trent Is in Psychoanalysis and States to His Therapist That