You didn't study for a test, and you blame your poor performance on all the other work you had to do. The defense mechanism that BEST explains your behavior is:
A) denial.
B) rationalization.
C) intellectualization.
D) displacement.

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Rationalization involves explaining an unacceptable behavior or feeling in a logical or rational manner, avoiding the true reasons for the behavior. In this scenario, blaming poor performance on other work instead of the lack of study is a classic example of rationalization.

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