Melissa is unconsciously fearful that her husband is a better cook than she is.Recently,she refused his offer to prepare dinner because,said she,"You could better spend the time playing with your kids." Melissa's comment best illustrates
A) projection.
B) rationalization.
C) displacement.
D) reaction formation.

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Melissa's comment is an example of rationalization because she is justifying her refusal of her husband's offer to cook by providing a seemingly logical reason (he could spend time with the kids) to cover up her unconscious fear of being outperformed in cooking.

Melissa Is Unconsciously Fearful That Her Husband Is a Better