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Displacement in psychology

Recognizing signs of displacement can help manage your feelings better.
Displacement is a defense mechanism that involves transferring negative feelings from one thing to another. For example, a person angry at their boss may “take out” their anger on a family member. The ...
Simply put, displacement is the redirection of uncomfortable feelings and impulses from their legitimate target towards someone or something less threatening. A classic example of displacement is the ...