John is using rationalization when he justifies telling his parents that he is going to Lisa's house instead of admitting his true intentions. Rationalization involves providing a logical or reasonable explanation for behaviors that might otherwise be viewed as questionable or socially unacceptable.
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
regression
rationalization
rationalization
rejection
rejection
denial
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