A police officer gives you a speeding ticket,and you take out your frustration and anger on your roommate.What is the term for this diversion of anger to a substitute target

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Displacement is the term for redirecting one's negative emotions towards a substitute target, such as taking out frustration on a roommate after receiving a speeding ticket. Reaction formation involves expressing the opposite of one's true feelings, catharsis involves releasing emotional tension through an activity or outlet, and overcompensation involves excessive effort to overcome perceived inadequacies.

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