Rationalization Is a Defense Mechanism Characterized by the Ego

question 71

Multiple Choice

Rationalization is a defense mechanism characterized by the ego:

• A) coming up with seemingly acceptable explanations for behaviors actually based on id impulses.
• B) overreacting against the id impulses by doing the exact opposite, as if overcompensating.
• C) placing your id impulse onto others, so it appears they have the impulse rather than you.
• D) redirecting the id impulse toward a safer outlet in order to minimize the consequences to you.

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Selection

The process of choosing or preferring something or someone from a group of alternatives based on certain criteria.

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