RATIONALIZATION Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of RATIONALIZATION is the act, process, or result of rationalizing : a way of describing, interpreting, or explaining something (such as bad behavior) that makes it seem proper, more attractive, etc
Rationalization - Psychology Today Rationalization is a defense mechanism in which people justify difficult or unacceptable feelings with seemingly logical reasons and explanations
Rationalization (psychology) - Wikipedia A rationalization is performed, constructing a seemingly good or logical reason, as an attempt to justify the act after the fact (for oneself or others) Rationalization encourages irrational or unacceptable behavior, motives, or feelings and often involves ad hoc hypothesizing
Rationalization (sociology) - Wikipedia In sociology, rationalization (or rationalisation) is the replacement of traditions, values, and emotions as motivators for behavior in society with concepts based on rationality and reason [1]
Rationalization as a Defense Mechanism - Simply Psychology Rationalization (also spelled rationalisation) is a psychological defense mechanism in which a person justifies or explains an uncomfortable feeling or behavior with a seemingly logical reason, rather than acknowledging the true, often more distressing, reason behind it
APA Dictionary of Psychology In psychoanalytic theory, such behavior is considered to be a defense mechanism Examples are “Doesn’t everybody cheat?” or “You have to spank children to toughen them up ” Rationalizations are used to defend against feelings of guilt, maintain self-respect, and protect oneself from criticism