Gabrielle didn't study for this exam and really wants to cheat. This is entirely unacceptable to her superego, which won't let her do this. However, Gabrielle thinks she sees nearly everyone else in the class cheating during the exam. This is an example of the defense mechanism called _____.

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Projection is a defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to others. Gabrielle is projecting her desire to cheat onto her classmates by believing they are cheating.

Gabrielle Didn't Study for This Exam and Really Wants to Cheat