Which of the following defense mechanisms involves substituting a less-threatening object or person for the original object of a sexual or aggressive impulse?

a) displacement
b) projection
c) rationalization
d) sublimation

Answer: a

Psychology

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What role does commitment play in the foot-in-the-door technique?

What will be an ideal response?

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