Tito is displaying rationalization. This defense mechanism involves justifying or explaining away feelings or behaviors in a way that seems logical or acceptable, rather than confronting the emotional truth of the situation. In this case, Tito is interpreting the bullying as a sign of affection rather than acknowledging the negative behavior directly.
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?
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regression
denial
compensation
rationalization
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