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EPPP Psychology

Category - Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior

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James is being reprimanded by his boss for something he did not do, yet he abstains from talking back, as he is new on the job. Later that night, when James returns home, he finds himself yelling at his wife for no particular reason. This is an example of __________ .

Hostile aggression
Displaced aggression
Transference
Countertransference

Explanation

Answer: B - Displaced aggression occurs when an individual aggresses on a person other than the person who incited, or provoked the initial anger or disturbance.

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