You get a paper back and briefly feel angry at the low grade you received,but this feeling is upsetting because you like the professor so much.You quickly turn your attention to other matters.Later that day you pick a fight with your roommate because of the unfair manner in which the week's chores were divided.This fight could be an example of a defense mechanism called

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Displacement is a defense mechanism where the individual redirects their emotions or impulses from the original source towards a less threatening target. In this case, the anger and frustration from receiving a low grade were redirected towards the roommate and the unfair division of chores. This behavior is a typical example of displacement.

You Get a Paper Back and Briefly Feel Angry at the Low