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A person who is late for work blames traffic, even though they overslept. This is an example of:

ARationalization

BDenial

CProjection

DDisplacement

Answer:

A. Rationalization

Read Explanation:

  • Rationalization involves making excuses to justify behaviors or outcomes, as seen in blaming traffic for tardiness.


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