Jeromy has been having an affair with another woman.One afternoon his wife came home later than usual and Jeromy became angry - accusing his wife of infidelity.Which defense mechanism is behind Jeromy's accusation?

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Projection is a defense mechanism where an individual projects their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or behaviors onto someone else. In this scenario, Jeromy is feeling guilty about his own infidelity and is projecting those feelings onto his wife, accusing her of the same behavior.

Jeromy Has Been Having an Affair with Another Woman