A teenage boy is attracted to a female teacher.Without objective evidence,a school nurse overhears the boy state,"I know she wants me." This statement reflects which defense mechanism?

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The nurse should determine that the client's statement reflects the defense mechanism of projection.Projection refers to the attribution of one's unacceptable feelings or impulses to another person.When the client "passes the blame" of the undesirable feelings,anxiety is reduced.Displacement refers to transferring feelings from one target to another.Rationalization refers to making excuses to justify behavior.Sublimation refers to channeling unacceptable drives or impulses into more constructive,acceptable activities.

A Teenage Boy Is Attracted to a Female Teacher