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Displacement is defined by Psychology Today as “a defense mechanism in which people transfer emotions from the original source to another person or situation.” It is done subconsciously and people don ...

In this new series on self-deception, I will spotlight 10 of the most important ego defenses. After looking at denial, repression, dissociation, and rationalization, it is time to move on to ...

Displacement behaviors are actions that seem irrelevant to the situation and often occur when an animal is experiencing stress, anxiety or conflicting emotions. These behaviors serve as coping ...