Your first semester of college,you have several midterms you need to study for.Since you don't have time,you decide to study only for the classes in which the teacher provided a study guide.Since your Italian professor did not provide a study guide,you didn't study for the midterm.After you perform poorly on the exam,you blame your professor.The defense mechanism that BEST explains your behavior is:
A) projection.
B) rationalization.
C) intellectualization.
D) displacement.

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Rationalization involves creating a seemingly logical reason or excuse for behavior that might otherwise be shameful or unacceptable. In this case, blaming the professor for not providing a study guide is a way to justify not studying and performing poorly.

Your First Semester of College,you Have Several Midterms You Need