________ occurs when you yell at your dog after receiving an "F" on a term paper.

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Displacement occurs when the individual redirects their negative emotions onto a substitute target that is perceived as less threatening. In this scenario, the individual is feeling frustration and disappointment from receiving an "F" on their term paper, but instead of expressing those emotions towards the situation, they yell at their dog, who is perceived as a safer target.

________ Occurs When You Yell at Your Dog After Receiving