Question

Blaming your sister for not getting your homework done because she was watching TV is an example of which defense mechanism?
(1 point)
Responses

denial
denial

rationalization
rationalization

projection
projection

anxiety

Answer 1

The behavior described in your question, blaming your sister for not getting your homework done because she was watching TV, is an example of **projection**. This defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable feelings or thoughts onto someone else. In this case, instead of taking responsibility for not completing the homework, you are placing the blame on your sister.