The old adage,"Everyone is queer but me and thee," illustrates the defense mechanism of _______.
A)displacement
B)undoing
C)projection
D)reaction formation

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The adage is an example of projection, where one projects their own feelings, thoughts, or attitudes onto others. It suggests that everyone else is queer except for the speaker and their companion, which is likely not true. Projection allows the person to avoid facing uncomfortable or unacceptable thoughts or impulses within themselves by attributing them to others.

The Old Adage,"Everyone Is Queer but Me and Thee," Illustrates