In the defense mechanism of __________, the person's own unacceptable impulse is instead thought to belong to someone else.
A) projection
B) isolation
C) identification
D) reaction formation

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In the defense mechanism of projection, the person attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or behaviors onto someone else. They may believe that someone else possesses these qualities, rather than acknowledging them within themselves.

In the Defense Mechanism of __________, the Person's Own Unacceptable