Jeromy has been having an affair with another woman. One afternoon his wife came home later than usual and Jeromy became angry-accusing his wife of infidelity. Which defense mechanism is behind Jeromy's accusation?
A) denial
B) projection
C) rationalization
D) reaction formation

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Jeromy's accusation of infidelity by his wife is an example of projection. He is projecting his own guilt of having an affair onto his wife by accusing her of the same thing.

Jeromy Has Been Having an Affair with Another Woman