Daphne, who works part-time and goes to school full-time, has the ability to obtain straight As but is not motivated to work for them. She thinks she can justify her low grades since she works part-time and is, therefore, not able to put in the hours required to get straight As. Which human compromise is this an example of?
A) Rationalizing
B) Brainstorming
C) Regression
D) Displacement

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Rationalizing is the act of justifying one's actions or beliefs by providing logical reasons that are not true or reasonable. In this scenario, Daphne is rationalizing why she is not getting straight As by blaming it on her part-time job instead of taking responsibility for her lack of motivation.

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