Jeannie never achieved the success in dance that she wanted to, but her daughter is exceeding all expectations in the sport. When her daughter does well, Jeannie feels as if she, herself, has triumphed. Her behavior exemplifies the defense mechanism of ________.

A) projection
B) identification
C) reaction formation
D) sublimation

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Identification

A psychological process in which an individual assimilates attributes, beliefs, or standards of another person or group.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism by which socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behaviors.