CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Displacement is a psychological defense mechanism in which a person redirects a negative emotion from its original source to a less threatening recipient. A classic example of the defense is displaced aggression.

Detailed explanation-2: -Displacement is a defense mechanism that involves an individual transferring negative feelings from one person or thing to another. For example, a person who is angry at their boss may “take out” their anger on a family member by shouting at them.

Detailed explanation-3: -For Freud, “Displacement is the principle means used in the dream-distortion to which the dream-thoughts must submit under the influence of the censorship” ("New Introductory Lectures” 22.21). The same sort of displacement can occur in symptom-formation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Displaced aggression, also referred to as redirected aggression, occurs when an animal or human is fearful or agitated by external stimuli, a provocation, or perception, but is unable or unwilling to direct their aggression toward the stimulus. The aggressor may direct aggression toward whoever is nearest.

Detailed explanation-5: -Displacement: Transferring one’s emotional burden or emotional reaction from one entity to another. This defense mechanism may be present in someone who has a stressful day at work and then lashes out against their family at home.