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.”(1 point)Responsesregressionregressionrationalizationrationalizationrejectionrejectiondenial

Answer 1

John is using rationalization as his defense mechanism. He is justifying his decision to not tell the truth to his parents by claiming that they "won't mind," creating a logical reason to make himself feel better about his actions.