Justifying One's Behavior by Offering Self-Serving Untruths That Sound Reasonable

question 244

Multiple Choice

Justifying one's behavior by offering self-serving untruths that sound reasonable is a basic feature of

• A)compensation.
• B)sublimation.
• C)intellectualization.
• D)rationalization.

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period during which at least one factor of production is considered fixed, typically used to describe a timeframe in which firms cannot alter plant capacity.

Money Supply Growth

An increase in the total amount of money in circulation or in the economy, often indicated by measures such as M1, M2, and M3.

Inflation Rate

The surge rate of the general price level in goods and services, leading to a decline in the ability to afford purchases.

Unemployment

The situation where individuals who are capable of working and willing to work are unable to find suitable employment.