Having performed poorly on an exam,Helen attempts to protect her feelings of self-worth by telling herself that it does not matter because the course really is not that important to her.What defence mechanism is Helen using

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Helen is using rationalization to protect her self-esteem by justifying her poor performance as insignificant and less important. Rationalization is a defense mechanism that involves justifying or explaining a behavior or event in a way that makes it less threatening to one's self-concept.

Having Performed Poorly on an Exam,Helen Attempts to Protect Her