Which of the following is an example of displacement?

A. a man is angry with his wife, so he yells at his employee
B. a man denies that he is angry with his wife
C. a man is angry with his wife, but says that she is the one who is angry
D. a man makes up excuses for why he is angry with his wife


Answer: A

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