Emilio had an important presentation at work that did not go well

As a result, he spent nearly two and a half hours getting scolded and reprimanded by his immediate boss and the company owner. After getting home, he yelled at his children to "clean up this mess" after they left a couple of toys in the living room. Emilio has engaged the defense mechanism of _____ to attempt to relieve his stress and anxiety.
Fill in the blank with correct word

Answer: displacement

Psychology

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Newborn Amelia is presented with the odor of chocolate. Which of the following facial expressions do you expect to see?

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