Question

Jerry wanted to go to Jay Z's concert but his savings were not enough to buy the ticket. So he redefined his frustration by assigning the blame for his or inability to purchase the ticket on his girl friend for making him spend too much. This is known as ________.

Answer 1

Projection

Step-by-step explanation:

Projection is the act of defending one's ego against impulses or qualities, which are conscious. This is done by denying that the impulses exist or blaming the impulse on someone else.

Here, Jerry has the impulse to spend more but does not admit to this impulse. He defends his ego by blaming it on his girlfriend. Basically, he shifted the blame to his girlfriend.