Your patient is sternly criticized by her doctor for not complying with the medication regimen. The patient walks out of the office and yells at the parking attendant. This may be an example of which defense mechanism?
A.
Projection
B.
Intellectualization
C.
Reaction formation
D.
Displacement
ANS: D
Displacement is transferring anger and hostility to another person or object that is perceived to be less powerful.
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