Although Jason told his professor that he missed class because he thought he had the a fever and was coming down with the flu.The real reason for his absence was that he attended a party the night before and had overslept.Jason is utilizing which defense mechanism?
A) displacement
B) sublimation
C) compensation
D) rationalization

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Jason is rationalizing his absence by creating a false justification in order to avoid accepting the real reason for his absence.

Although Jason Told His Professor That He Missed Class Because