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A student is rebuked by his/her class teacher for negligence in studies. When he/she comes back to his/her home, he/she ill-treats the pets/toys etc. This is a case of :

  • A.Aggression
  • B.Rationalization
  • C.Denial
  • D.Displacement

Answer: D

This is a case of displacement.

Displacement is a defence mechanism in which feelings aroused by one target are redirected to a safer, less threatening one. Unable to show anger to the teacher, the child vents it on pets or toys at home.

Aggression describes the behaviour but not its redirection. Rationalisation offers acceptable reasons for one's behaviour, and denial refuses to accept a painful reality.

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