In one of Aesop's fables, a fox is unable to obtain some grapes that he truly wishes to have. However, after failing to obtain them, he downplays their importance. This behaviour is most consistent with the defence mechanism of ________.
A)displacement
B)intellectualisation
C)rationalisation
D)sublimation

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The fox in the fable is rationalizing his inability to obtain the grapes by downplaying their importance, which is a characteristic behavior of the defence mechanism of rationalization.

In One of Aesop's Fables, a Fox Is Unable to Obtain