Question

This defense mechanism offers self-justifying explanations in place of the real, more threatening, unconscious reasons for one's actions. This is known as:_________

Answer 1

Answer: Rationalization

Explanation:

 According to the question, the rationalization is the process of defense mechanism and the term rationalization is refers to the justify by developing various types of rationale, the reasons and also the explanation for the unconscious reason of any action.

 The rationalization is also refers to the coherent system that us logically organized and also justifying the unconscious reason for the individual action.  

The rationalization is one of the reorganization of the company for increase the operating efficiency and also change the policy of an organization.  

Therefore, Rationalization is the correct answer.