Elena's boss told her that she is being let go due to company downsizing.Later that day when gets home,she is critical of her girlfriend's choice of restaurant for dinner.What term best describes Elena's behavior?

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Displaced aggression is when a person redirects their frustration or anger from one situation onto a less threatening situation or person. In this case, Elena may be feeling frustrated and powerless about losing her job due to downsizing, but instead of directing that aggression towards her boss or the company, she is displacing it onto her girlfriend and being critical of her restaurant choice.

Elena's Boss Told Her That She Is Being Let Go