A professional athlete who attributes his or her poor performance to family responsibilities rather than admit poor preparation is using

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Rationalization is a defense mechanism in which an individual makes excuses or justifications for their behavior or actions to avoid admitting a mistake or taking responsibility for their shortcomings. In this case, the athlete is rationalizing their poor performance by blaming it on their family responsibilities rather than acknowledging that their lack of preparation may be the actual cause.

A Professional Athlete Who Attributes His or Her Poor Performance