Trevor was recently passed up for a promotion at work
He was frustrated and angry because he felt strongly that he deserved the promotion. In light of that, he began taking home office supplies and stretching the truth on his time card. When asked about these behaviors, Trevor said that the company owed him for not awarding him with the promotion. Which of the following defense mechanisms may best explain Trevor's reasoning?
a) sublimation
b) projection
c) rationalization
d) displacement
Answer: c
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