An Employee Uses the Defense Mechanism of Displacement When the Boss

question 7

Multiple Choice

An employee uses the defense mechanism of displacement when the boss openly disagrees with suggestions.What behavior would be expected from this employee?

• A) The employee assertively confronts the boss
• B) The employee leaves the staff meeting to work out in the gym
• C) The employee criticizes a coworker
• D) The employee takes the boss out to lunch

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