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:

Treasury Stock

Shares of a company's own stock that it has reacquired from shareholders but not retired, held in the company's treasury.

Net Income

Represents the amount of money that remains from revenues after all the firm's expenses, taxes, and costs are subtracted over a specific period.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity represents the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation, calculated as the difference between total assets and total liabilities.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share, or coupon as stated by the issuer, often used in the context of bonds and stock.