Tito is displaying rationalization. This defense mechanism involves providing a reasonable explanation or justification for an uncomfortable situation or behavior rather than acknowledging the true underlying feelings or realities. In this case, Tito rationalizes the negative behavior of other students by interpreting it as a sign of affection.
Students often pick on Tito, but he says that this behavior is a sign that the other students like him. What defense
mechanism is Tito displaying?
(1 point)
regression
denial
compensation
rationalization
1 answer
55 answers