After Daniel balloons to a weight of 450 pounds,he becomes very stressed.When confronted about his stress and weight problem by his wife,he said,"It is healthy for me to maintain this weight because I'll live longer if a famine occurs." What defense mechanism is Daniel using?

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Daniel is using rationalization as a defense mechanism by justifying his excessively overweight body as a benefit in the event of a famine. This is a way for him to make himself feel better about his weight and to avoid confronting the underlying issues that led to his weight gain.

After Daniel Balloons to a Weight of 450 Pounds,he Becomes