Diane lost her job and ran out of gas. When she got home, she yelled at her husband. Which defense mechanism may be operating?

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Displacement is the defense mechanism that involves redirecting one's feelings or impulses towards a substitute target that is less threatening or dangerous than the original source of frustration. In this scenario, Diane may be displacing her anger and frustration about losing her job and running out of gas onto her husband, who may be a less threatening target compared to her actual sources of stress.

Diane Lost Her Job and Ran Out of Gas