When Candace ordered a hot fudge sundae and a diet soda, she told herself that the calories from the ice cream really were not a big deal because the diet soda sort of balanced it all out. Which of Freud's defense mechanisms is motivating Candace?
A) repression
B) rationalization
C) sublimation
D) projection

Question

When Candace ordered a hot fudge sundae and a diet soda, she told herself that the calories from the ice cream really were not a big deal because the diet soda sort of balanced it all out. Which of Freud's defense mechanisms is motivating Candace?
A) repression
B) rationalization 
C) sublimation
D) projection

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Candace is using rationalization to justify her decision to consume a high calorie dessert by focusing on the fact that she's also choosing a low calorie drink, which she perceives as balancing out the overall calorie intake.

When Candace Ordered a Hot Fudge Sundae and a Diet