Displacement refers to the process by which people
A) consciously express feelings that are the opposite of unacceptable,unconscious impulses.
B) disguise threatening impulses by attributing them to others.
C) retreat to behavior patterns characteristic of an earlier stage of development.
D) redirect aggressive or sexual impulses toward less threatening targets.

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Displacement is a defense mechanism where a person redirects their aggressive or sexual impulses towards less threatening targets. This allows the person to express their emotions without the fear of unpleasant consequences, such as punishment or rejection.

Displacement Refers to the Process by Which People