Which of the Following Is an Example of Rationalization

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of rationalization?

• A) Phil fails to recognize his attraction to his son's date.
• B) Bernard asks a professor to raise his grade; when the professor refuses, Bernard throws a temper tantrum.
• C) Paul redirects anger from his boss to his dog.
• D) Hua explains that he ate an entire chocolate cake so that it wouldn't spoil the summer heat

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Definitions:

Innate Reactions

Natural, instinctual responses that an individual is born with, which are not learned through experience.

Evolutionary Theory

An explanation for the diversity of organisms on Earth, proposing that they have changed over generations through a process of natural selection.

Behavioural Theory

A theory focusing on observable behaviors, emphasizing the learning experiences that mold human actions.

Cultural Differences

Variations in the beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors that distinguish one society or ethnic group from another.