MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

DYSPHAGIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is the diversion of emotions such as angers from original source to substitute target.
A
Dissociation
B
Displacement
C
Regression
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

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: -What is Displaced Anger? The American Psychological Association or APA defines displaced anger as “the direction of hostility away from the source of frustration or anger and toward either the self or a different entity.” It’s important to acknowledge that misdirected anger isn’t always pointed at others.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition. Tudor and Merry (2006: 143) define ‘transference’ as ‘the displacement of an emotion or attitude from one person to another person.

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