Rationalization

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Rationalization (Psychology)

Rationalization (/ˌræʃənəlɪˈzeɪʃən/) 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.

Etymology

The term "Rationalization" is derived from the Latin word "rationalis", which means "to reason or argue". The psychological concept of rationalization was first introduced by Sigmund Freud in his psychoanalytic theory.

Related Terms

  • Defense Mechanism: A mental process initiated, typically unconsciously, to avoid conscious conflict or anxiety.
  • Informal Fallacy: An argument whose stated premises fail to support its proposed conclusion.
  • Psychoanalytic Theory: A theory of personality organization and the dynamics of personality development that guides psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology.
  • Sigmund Freud: An Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

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