Jill offers her professor a reasonable and convincing explanation for missing class, but the real reason for her absence was that she wanted to go out shopping with some friends.Jill is utilizing the defense mechanism known as compensation.

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Jill is not utilizing compensation, as compensation involves making up for a perceived weakness or deficiency by excelling in another area. Jill's actions do not involve compensating for anything, but rather providing a false explanation for her absence. This defense mechanism is more accurately described as rationalization or deception.

Jill Offers Her Professor a Reasonable and Convincing Explanation for Missing