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

question 27

Short Answer

Justifying one's behavior by offering self-serving untruths that sound reasonable is a basic feature of the defense mechanism known as __________.

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Definitions:

Quick Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to meet short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.

Evaluation Of Liquidity

The process of assessing a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations using its current assets.

Current Obligations

Debts or financial commitments that are due to be settled within one year or within the normal operating cycle of the business.

Times Interest Earned Ratio

Operating income divided by interest expense.