Tyra is tall and very thin and appears to be anorexic.She justifies her weight by saying that she is small boned.Tyra excusing her eating habits is an example of the __________ defense mechanism.

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Tyra's justification for her weight (small boned) is an example of rationalization - a defense mechanism in which an individual justifies their behavior by coming up with a seemingly logical explanation that may not be entirely accurate or true.

Tyra Is Tall and Very Thin and Appears to Be