CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

FREUDS PERSONALITY THEORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which defense mechanism is making up an acceptable excuse of why you did not get your homework done?
A
repression
B
rationalization
C
projection
D
regression
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The person in the question uses the technique (b) rationalization. Rationalization occurs when a person tries to rationalize or provide excuses for their behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Rationalization Some people may attempt to explain undesirable behaviors with their own set of “facts.” This allows you to feel comfortable with the choice you made, even if you know on another level it’s not right.

Detailed explanation-4: -4. Rationalization. Rationalization as a defense mechanism is a way to explain or justify thoughts, actions, or situations that a person feels uncomfortable with. While rationalization might sound logical, it covers up the true motive and emotion for a person’s behavior.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rationalization: Making excuses to explain a situation or behavior, rather than taking responsibility for it.

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