Shifting away from angry feelings to less threatening topics is: Option 1: Cognitive dissonance Option 2: Emotional regulation Option 3: A defense mechanism Option 4: Apathy

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Fred Grott · Answer 1 · 2024-10-25T03:17:00+0000

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Option 3: A defense mechanism

Step-by-step explanation:

Deflection is a defense mechanism that involves redirecting focus, blame, or criticism from oneself onto another person, in an attempt to preserve one's self-image.

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