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James returns home from school angry and upset because his teacher gave him a low grade on an assignment. After returning home from school, he kicks the dog. This coping mechanism is known as:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'displacement.' Displacement is a defense mechanism where emotions or impulses are transferred from their original source to a substitute target. In this scenario, James is displacing his anger from his teacher onto the dog.

Choice A, 'denial,' involves refusing to acknowledge an unpleasant reality.
Choice B, 'suppression,' is the conscious effort to push unwanted thoughts out of awareness.
Choice D, 'fantasy,' refers to imagining scenarios that fulfill one's desires but are not based in reality.

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