When little Billy ate his sister's candy,his parents sent Billy to his room and would not allow him to watch his favorite TV show.In his room,Billy was angry with his parents but took out his anger on all the car and plane models he had built that were displayed on the shelf above his bed.Billy's behavior is an example of

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Displaced aggression refers to redirecting aggressive behavior towards a target that is not the original source of frustration. In this case, Billy was angry with his parents, but instead of directing his anger towards them, he took it out on his car and plane models.

When Little Billy Ate His Sister's Candy,his Parents Sent Billy