AP PSYCHOLOGY

PERSONALITY

PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORIES

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which of the following defense mechanisms involves the use of self-deception to justify unacceptable behaviors or ideas?

A	Rationalization
B	Displacement
C	Reaction Formation
D	Sublimation

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Rationalization is a disavowal defense mechanism which permits an individual to deal with emotional conflicts, or internal or external stressors, by devising reassuring or self-serving but incorrect explanations for his or her own or others’ thoughts, actions, or feelings, which cover up other motives (Perry 1990).

Detailed explanation-2: -Here are a few common defense mechanisms: Denial. Repression. Projection. Displacement.

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: -Answer and Explanation: Rationalization is an ego-defense mechanism that (b) provides self-justifying, plausible excuses that hide the real reasons for our behavior.

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