Which of the following defense mechanisms involves verbally justifying or supplying a logical reason for one's own inappropriate behavior or impulse?

sublimation

projection

rationalization

displacement

Answer: Rationalization

Explanation:

Rationalization defense mechanism is the technique of defense in which a person tends to make explanation and justification his/her behavior and thoughts through logic so that actual reason can be neglected. It can be presented in admirable and bearable manner through verbal statements.

Other options are incorrect because sublimation unacceptable urge in society, projection is attribution of the behavior and characteristic to other and displacement is redirecting the attitude and behavior from one person to other. Thus, the correct option is rationalization.