Which of the Following Would Be the Clearest Example of Freud's

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the clearest example of Freud's defense mechanism of projection?

• A) someone who gets angry with his boss keeps quiet until he gets home and then kicks the dog
• B) an adult who fails at business and begins to act like a teenager again
• C) a witness to a bloody automobile accident forgets all the relevant details
• D) someone who has used illegal drugs accuses other people of being drug users

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Definitions:

Loosening

The act of making something less tight, compact, or firm, often resulting in more movement or flexibility.

Dissolution

The process of dissolving or breaking down into smaller parts or elements.

Binding

A process by which molecules adhere together or to other molecules, often used to describe biochemical or molecular interactions.

Deficiency

A lack or shortage of a necessary substance in the body or in any other system.