Which of the Following Is an Example of Displacement

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of displacement?

• A) Paul redirects anger from the boss to the dog.
• B) Phil fails to recognize his attraction to his son's date.
• C) Hua explains that he ate an entire chocolate cake so that it wouldn't spoil in the summer heat.
• D) Bernard asks a professor to raise his grade; when the professor refuses, Bernard throws a temper tantrum.

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Definitions:

Secondary Appraisal

The second step in assessing a stressor, which involves estimating the resources available to the person for coping with the threat.

Stressor

An event, situation, or stimulus that causes stress or discomfort, requiring an adjustment or response from the individual.

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the significance of a stressor.

Mountains

Large landforms that rise prominently above their surroundings, typically having steep sides and significant height, often formed through tectonic forces or volcanism.