The husband accuses his spouse of not loving him when, in fact, it is he who does not love his spouse. Which of the following defense mechanisms does this illustrate?

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Projection is a defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person. In this scenario, the husband is projecting his own feelings of not loving his spouse onto his spouse, accusing them of the very feeling he is experiencing.

The Husband Accuses His Spouse of Not Loving Him When