Tito is displaying rationalization. This defense mechanism involves justifying or explaining an unpleasant situation in a way that makes it seem more acceptable or understandable. In this case, he interprets the students' bullying as a sign of liking rather than acknowledging it as negative behavior.
tudents 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) Responses regression regression denial denial compensation compensation rationalization
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