John is using rationalization as a defense mechanism. Rationalization involves providing logical or reasonable explanations for behaviors or feelings that may actually be motivated by irrational desires or behaviors. In this case, John justifies his decision to deceive his parents by convincing himself that they "won't mind."
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
denia
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