A Patient Tends to Use the Defense Mechanism of Displacement

A patient tends to use the defense mechanism of displacement.When the patient's spouse accuses the patient of being disorganized and flighty,the patient is most likely to react by:

A) burning the spouse's dinner.
B) scolding the paperboy for being late.
C) telling the spouse, "I'm so angry with you."
D) promising the spouse to try be more organized and calm.