Displacement occurs when people direct their emotions toward things, animals, or other people that are not the real object of their feelings.

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Displacement is a defense mechanism that involves redirecting one's feelings or impulses from the original target to a substitute or less threatening target, such as venting anger on a punching bag instead of the person who caused the anger.

Displacement Occurs When People Direct Their Emotions Toward Things, Animals