Dan is a man of few respectable morals. Interestingly, he spends a good deal of time accusing his business associates of being "morally bankrupt." Which defense mechanism might Dan be using?

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Dan is likely using projection, a defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person. In this case, Dan accuses others of being "morally bankrupt," which may reflect his own moral concerns.

Dan Is a Man of Few Respectable Morals