John is using rationalization when he says, “It’s ok if I tell my parents that I am going to Lisa’s house even when I’m really going to ride around with Pete because they won’t mind.” Rationalization involves justifying one's actions or feelings with logical reasons, rather than acknowledging the true underlying motives or emotions. In this case, John is providing a justification for why it's acceptable to mislead his parents.
Which defense mechanism is John using when he says “It’s ok if I tell my parents that I am going to Lisa’s house even when I’m really going to
ride around with Pete because they won’t mind.”
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regression
rationalization
rejection
denial
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