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A young woman was referred to the psychiatrist by her family physician because she is fearful of getting into elevators. During the course of therapy, it was discovered that her initial fear was of men and that it had changed to elevators. Which of the following mechanisms is demonstrated by this change?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Displacement involves shifting fear from one object (men) to a less threatening one (elevators), a common defense mechanism.