While cleaning up after her party last night,Anka forgot to put the leftover crab dip in the refrigerator.When she discovered the spoiled dip in the morning,Anka said she didn't mind having to throw it out because it wasn't very tasty anyway.Which defence mechanism does this illustrate

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Anka is justifying the fact that she forgot to refrigerate the crab dip by saying that it wasn't very tasty anyway. This is a rationalization defense mechanism, as she is providing a logical explanation or excuse for her behavior to make herself feel better about it.

While Cleaning Up After Her Party Last Night,Anka Forgot to Put