When his mother scolded him for killing birds with his pellet gun, Alex responded by saying, "It's no big deal, all my friends are doing it." This is an example of:

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This is an example of rationalization, as Alex is justifying his behavior by stating that it is common among his peers. He is attempting to make his actions seem less wrong or harmful.

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