Although Jason told his professor that he missed class because he thought he had the a fever and was coming
down with the flu, the real reason for his absence was that he attended a party the night before and had overslept. Jason is utilizing which defense mechanism?
a. displacement
b. sublimation
c. compensation
d. rationalization
ANSWER: d
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