RATIONALIZING

Rationalizing occurs when a person takes a course of action that is justified in the name of reasonableness. But there is a distinction to be made here between rationalizing and making excuses. An excuse is not a reason to do something. It is the symbol of reason but not the substance of reason. For example,

AN EXCUSE IS NOT A REASON

• Eristic
• Polemical Argument
• Power Move
• Ego
• Immaturity
• Obstructionist
• Tactical