AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Rationalization is a defense mechanism (ego defense) in which apparent logical reasons are given to justify behavior that is motivated by unconscious instinctual impulses. It is an attempt to find reasons for behaviors, especially one’s own.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rationalization: creating false but credible justifications. Reaction Formation: overreacting in the opposite way to the fear.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rationalization. For example, a person who is turned down for a date might rationalize the situation by saying they were not attracted to the other person anyway. A student might rationalize a poor exam score by blaming the instructor rather than admitting their own lack of preparation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rationalization occurs when a person tries to rationalize or provide excuses for their behavior. When a person who is using rationalization as a defense mechanism, they are typically trying to find a way to a way to provide acceptable way to explain their behavior.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rationalization: The justification of one’s behavior through attempts at a rational explanation. This defense mechanism may be present in someone who steals money but feels justified in doing so because they needed the money more than the person from whom they stole.