When working with clients, counselors need to be aware of defense mechanisms. Clients who refuse to take responsibility for their own actions or situations often attribute their unacceptable desires or impulses to others. This is an example of

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Projection is the defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable desires or impulses to others, rather than accepting responsibility for them themselves.

When Working with Clients, Counselors Need to Be Aware of Defense