After arguing with her boyfriend over the telephone,Roberta smashes down the receiver and then throws the phone across the room.This behavior most clearly demonstrates

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Roberta's behavior of smashing the receiver and throwing the phone across the room is an example of displacement. Displacement occurs when an individual directs their aggression towards a target that is not the source of their frustration. In this case, Roberta's anger towards her boyfriend is displaced onto the phone.

After Arguing with Her Boyfriend Over the Telephone,Roberta Smashes Down