A Chronic alcoholic blames the family environment as a cause of his alcoholism. This is phenomenon of
Correct Answer: Rationalization
Description: Ans:C-RationalizationRationalization or rationalisation (also known as making excuses) is a defense mechanism in which controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation, and are made consciously tolerable--or even admirable and superior--by plausible means. It is also an informal fallacy of reasoning.
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