After Daniel had ballooned to a weight of 450 pounds, he became much 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, which involves creating a seemingly logical reason or excuse for behavior that might otherwise be considered unacceptable.

After Daniel Had Ballooned to a Weight of 450 Pounds