A college professor continually implies that his students are intellectually inferior.Which of the following defense mechanisms is this professor likely using?
A)projection
B)denial
C)reaction formation
D)sublimation

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Projection is a defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to others. In this case, the professor may feel intellectually inferior and is projecting those feelings onto his students.

A College Professor Continually Implies That His Students Are Intellectually