When Lisa received a paper with a D grade,she immediately told her friends (and herself)that it didn't matter because she had intended to drop the course all along.Which defense mechanisms is Lisa using?
A)repression
B)rationalization
C)projection
D)identification

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Lisa is using rationalization, as she is justifying and explaining away her D grade by saying she intended to drop the course. This defense mechanism helps alleviate the anxiety and discomfort that comes with facing one's own failure or shortcomings.

When Lisa Received a Paper with a D Grade,she Immediately