In one of Aesop's fables, a fox is unable to obtain some grapes that he truly wishes to have. However, after failing to obtain them, he downplays their importance. This behavior is most consistent with the defense mechanism of
A) displacement.
B) intellectualization.
C) rationalization.
D) sublimation.
Answer: C
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