Although Jason told his professor that he missed class because he thought he had the a fever and was coming down with the flu,the real reason for his absence was that he attended a party the night before and had overslept.Jason is utilizing which defense mechanism?

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Jason is rationalizing his absence by stating a socially acceptable reason, even though the actual reason was a less respectable one.

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