Melissa hates her teacher but she won't admit this to herself,consciously.Instead,she consciously feels that her teacher hates her.Which defence mechanism does this example illustrate

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This example illustrates the defense mechanism of projection, as Melissa is projecting her own negative feelings onto her teacher and perceiving that the teacher hates her.

Melissa Hates Her Teacher but She Won't Admit This to Herself,consciously.Instead,she