A person who uses projection as a defense mechanism perceives other people as having characteristics (such as dishonesty) that are actually the person's own unconscious wishes.

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This statement accurately describes the defense mechanism of projection. Someone who uses projection unconsciously attributes their own thoughts, feelings, or behaviors to someone else. For example, if an individual has a tendency to lie, they may project that characteristic onto others and accuse them of dishonesty.

A Person Who Uses Projection as a Defense Mechanism Perceives