"I didn't get the job,even though I was the most qualified applicant,because the company has to hire a minority worker." This statement probably illustrates which defence mechanism?

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This statement shows the defence mechanism of rationalization, as the person is trying to justify their rejection by attributing it to an external factor, i.e. the company's policy to hire a minority worker, rather than accepting the possibility of their own shortcomings.

"I Didn't Get the Job,even Though I Was the Most