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rationalization, in psychology: see defense mechanism defense mechanism, in psychoanalysis, any of a variety of unconscious personality reactions which the ego uses to protect the conscious mind from threatening feelings and perceptions. ..... Click the link for more information. . rationalization [‚rash·ən·əl·ə′zā·shən] (psychology) A defense mechanism against difficult and unpleasant situations in which the individual attempts to use plausible means to justify or defend the unacceptable situations. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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SMURFIT KAPPA GROUP, Dublin, Ireland confirmed that it has begun a process of engagement with its works councils and trade unions to address the rationalization or closure of a number of plants in its European operations. Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Akron, OH, announced that its Engineered Products and Chemical businesses are implementing rationalization programs to reduce costs in their operations. This essay combines the history of tourism with that of the Third Reich, underlining how much both were entrenched in developments engendered by the "grammar of rationalization. |
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