Which of the following defense mechanisms involves directing unacceptable impulses at a less threatening target?

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Displacement involves redirecting one's feelings and impulses, usually from an unacceptable target to a more acceptable or less threatening one. This allows the individual to avoid dealing with the original source of their emotions while still venting them in a more acceptable manner.

Which of the Following Defense Mechanisms Involves Directing Unacceptable Impulses