One afternoon, Aaron ate hours-old Chinese food out of a garbage can. When his more sensible co-workers voiced their shock and disgust, Aaron replied, "It was in a styrofoam container, and there was nothing but paper in the trash can!" What defense mechanism was Aaron using?
A. Sublimation
B. Reaction formation
C. Displacement
D. Rationalization
Answer: D
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