The defense mechanism of projection involves the unconscious transfer of:
A) threatening feelings into the unconscious
B) unacceptable wishes into acceptable behaviors
C) one's own unacceptable traits onto other people
D) feelings from the true source to a more acceptable source

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Projection involves unconsciously attributing one's own unacceptable traits onto other people. This defense mechanism allows individuals to avoid confronting their own unpleasant feelings and instead places them onto someone else. For example, someone who has a tendency to be dishonest may accuse others of lying instead.

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