If a cruel and abusive man rationalizes his behavior, he would most characteristically say
a. "I don't know why it happens.".
b. "That person shouldn't have provoked me.".
c. "I'm really a coward who is afraid of being hurt.".
d. "I have poor impulse control.".
ANS: B
Rationalization consists of justifying one's unacceptable behavior by developing explanations that
satisfy the teller and attempt to satisfy the listener. The abuser is suggesting that the abuse is not his
fault and would not have occurred except for the provocation by the other person.
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