Amber,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 thus 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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Amber is justifying her low grades by blaming her part-time job, even though she has the ability to obtain straight As. This behavior is an example of rationalizing, where people come up with justifications to explain or excuse their actions or decisions.

Amber,who Works Part-Time and Goes to School Full-Time,has the Ability