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 on 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 feelings and thoughts onto his wife. He feels temptations towards another person and therefore is assuming his wife feels the same way.

Trent Is in Psychoanalysis and States to His Therapist That