Displacement
Displacement is when you transfer your feelings from your actual source onto something else or someone else. (1) It is a very satisfactory method and a realtivly safe method of releasing ones feelings. (9)
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Examples
1. The boss gets angry and shouts at me. I go home and shout at my wife. She then shouts at our son. With nobody left to displace anger onto, he goes and kicks the dog.
2. A man wins the lottery. He turns to the person next to him and gives the person a big kiss. (9) |