When nicole was invited for a job interview at state university, she was extremely excited. however, when she learned that she w

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When nicole was invited for a job interview at state university, she was extremely excited. however, when she learned that she w

ould not get the job, nicole told everyone "it's just as well, i didn't really want to move to that cold, isolated wilderness anyway." which ego defense mechanism best explains nicole's behavior?

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Anni [7] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-02T09:46:09+03:00

Anni [7]4 years ago

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<span>Nicole is using the ego defense mechanism rationalization. <span>This mechanism consists of a mental narrative that hides the true motivation to perform something or an unconscious method to justify a feeling that is experienced.</span></span>

brilliants [131] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-02T11:48:14+03:00

Question Options:

A) reaction formation

B) rationalization

C) repression

D) reactivation

Answer: RATIONALIZATION.

Explanation: Rationalization can be defined as the concealing of the true motivation in some non-threatening way. It involves describing, interpreting, or explaining something usually a controversial behaviour that makes it seem proper, more attractive.