Which of the following defense mechanisms takes the form of aggressive behavior directed at someone else who is not the source of a conflict?
A) Conversion
B) Identification
C) Displacement
D) Fixation

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Displacement is the defense mechanism where a person redirects their emotions or impulses from the original source to a less threatening or more available target, which can result in aggressive behavior towards someone who is not the actual cause of the conflict.

Which of the Following Defense Mechanisms Takes the Form of Aggressive