Projecting occurs when a person bases behavior on preexisting expectations about another person or situation in order to create an outcome aligned with those expectations.

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Projecting typically refers to a defense mechanism where a person attributes their own unwanted emotions, desires, or feelings onto someone else, rather than an act of basing behavior on expectations to create a specific outcome.

Projecting Occurs When a Person Bases Behavior on Preexisting Expectations