The defense mechanism in which the person attributes to others what is denied in the self is called
A) projection.
B) isolation.
C) denial.
D) reaction formation.

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Projection is a defense mechanism in which an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings onto someone else. They might accuse others of feeling or thinking a certain way when in reality, it is the individual themselves who feels that way. This allows them to distance themselves from their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

The Defense Mechanism in Which the Person Attributes to Others