An aggressive mechanism in which an individual directs his or her anger toward someone who is not the source of a conflict is called _____.

A) displacement
B) rationalization
C) withdrawal
D) fantasy

Aggressive Mechanism

A psychological strategy employed to deal with stress or threat, often characterized by assertive or confrontational behavior.

Displacement

The redirection of an impulse from a socially unacceptable target to a more acceptable or less threatening one.

Source Of Conflict

Source of Conflict represents the underlying reasons or factors that lead to disagreements, disputes, or clashes among individuals or groups in any setting.