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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.
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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.
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The benefits we expect from the successful execution of these manufacturing rationalizations will be an important element in achieving these goals.
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