A man has a strong unconscious urge to cheat his business associates, but he complains that he can't trust them because they will cheat and steal from him if he gives them half a chance. The man is exhibiting
A. displacement.
B. denial.
C. reaction formation.
D. projection.
Answer is D. projection.
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