A professional athlete who attributes his or her poor performance to family responsibilities rather than admit poor preparation for the game is using

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Rationalization is when someone tries to justify or explain their behavior or actions with excuses, even if it's not entirely accurate or true. In this case, the athlete is rationalizing their poor performance by blaming their family responsibilities rather than accepting responsibility for not properly preparing for the game.

A Professional Athlete Who Attributes His or Her Poor Performance