Krish has unconscious aggressive feelings towards his father. He however refuses to accept this and instead feels that his father is very aggressive towards him. According to psychodynamic theory, which ego defence mechanism does it reflect?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The major defence mechanisms are projection, denial, reaction formation and rationalisation. In projection, people attribute their own traits to others. Thus, a person who has strong aggressive tendencies may see other people as acting in an excessively aggressive way towards her/him.