Displacement in Psychology

 

Transferring a perceived conflict with one source to a different source. Anger toward a coworker or supervisor may be transferred to a family member. Anger toward a person identified with a specific group may be displaced toward someone else sharing a similar salient feature (e.g., appearance, speech, skin color, and so forth).

Displacement is a Level 5 Defense Mechanism.

Resources

A- Z List of Defense Mechanisms with descriptions

 

Psychotic Defense Mechanisms described

 

Defense Mechanisms Rating Scales

            Form Self-Report 30

            Q-Sort Version

 

Geoffrey W. Sutton, PhD is Emeritus Professor of Psychology. He retired from a clinical practice and was credentialed in clinical neuropsychology and psychopharmacology. His website is  www.suttong.com

 

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