Displacement is a defense mechanism, a coping strategy that entails a disavowal of thoughts, feelings, or impulses that we view as being inconsistent with and unacceptable to our sense of self.

When people are in a bad mood after an argument, they may have a tendency to "take it out" on innocent others, such as their family members or friends. This kind of behavior is called displaced ...

You may have thought that post-election, the anger that seems so pervasive in our society today would abate, at least a little. The run-up to the election had both sides engaging in hyperbolic ...