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_____ is the defense mechanism used when the ego shifts feelings toward an unacceptable object to another, more acceptable object.

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Displacement is the defense mechanism used when the ego shifts feelings toward an unacceptable object to another, more acceptable object.
For example, Due to the high amount of testosterone, men tend to be engage in violent behavior towards other people.
Most people could prevent thist type of violent by shifting the aggression towards sports or arts.
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