When Mike was turned down by the prestigious school that he applied to,he told his family that he didn't mind because that school doesn't offer the program that he really wants.Which defence mechanism does this illustrate

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Rationalization is a defence mechanism where a person tries to justify or explain away their own behavior, thoughts or feelings by constructing logical or rational reasons for them. In this case, Mike is downplaying the rejection by rationalizing that the school he applied to didn't offer the program he really wants. He's using this explanation to make himself feel better about being rejected.

When Mike Was Turned Down by the Prestigious School That