Rationalization Is a Defense Mechanism Characterized by the Ego

Rationalization is a defense mechanism characterized by the ego:

A) coming up with seemingly acceptable explanations for behaviors actually based on id impulses.
B) overreacting against the id impulses by doing the exact opposite, as if overcompensating.
C) placing your id impulse onto others, so it appears they have the impulse rather than you.
D) redirecting the id impulse toward a safer outlet in order to minimize the consequences to you.