One of your friends likes the party scene. At least twice a month, he ends up binge drinking so much that he blacks out. He says he's not stressed by his drinking, he doesn't have a problem, his friends all expect him to party with them, and that they all drink more than he does. And besides, it's none of your business. Which of his statements provides strong evidence that he may be using rationalization as a defense mechanism to reduce stress?
A. His friends expect him to party.
B. He doesn't have a problem.
C. His friends all drink more than he does.
D. It's none of your business.
Answer: A
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