Question

Hassan says he must drink alcohol to calm his nerves. Brittany says being late for work every morning puts her in a better mood. Who is displaying the defense mechanism of rationalization?

a. Both Hassan and Brittany
b. Neither Hassan nor Brittany
c. Brittany
d. Hassan

Answer 1

The answer is A, Both Brittany and Hassan

Step-by-step explanation:

They are both rationalizing they need a bad habit in order to make sense of their wrong actions, basically finding an excuse to make everything better in their minds.

Answer 2

The one who displayed defense mechanism of rationalization is Brittany. Brittany stated that being late for work every morning puts her in a better mood which could be changed if she has more discipline than herself while Hassan must drink alcohol to calm his nerves is something that affects his biological process.