When Madelina accuses Joel of cheating on her,Joel admits that he did go out with someone else,but only to help her through a difficult time.He then reassures Madelina that he is still in love with her and tells her not to worry.How would Joel's account most appropriately be labeled?
A)reproach
B)justification
C)excuse
D)absence of an account

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Joel is providing a justification for his actions by explaining that he only went out with someone else to help them and that he still loves Madelina. He is not making excuses or giving an absence of an account, and he is not reproaching Madelina.

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