What Is the Defense Mechanism That Allows a False, Acceptable

question 74

Multiple Choice

What is the defense mechanism that allows a false, acceptable reason to be given when the real reason is unacceptable?

• A) repression
• B) rationalization
• C) displacement
• D) projection

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