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==Definitions==
*1: to bring into accord with [[reason]] or cause something to seem reasonable: as
:a : to substitute a [[natural]] for a [[supernatural]] [[explanation]] of <rationalize a [[myth]]>
:b : to attribute (one's actions) to rational and creditable [[motives]] without [[analysis]] of true and especially [[unconscious]] motives <rationalized his dislike of his brother> ; broadly : to create an excuse or more attractive explanation for <rationalize the problem>
*2: to free (a mathematical expression) from irrational parts <rationalize a denominator>
*3: to apply the [[principles]] of [[scientific]] [[management]] to (as an [[industry]] or its operations) for a desired result (as increased [[efficiency]])
<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Rationalization''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Rationalization '''''this link'''''].</center>
==Description==
In [[psychology]] and [[logic]], '''rationalization''' (or making excuses) is an informal [[fallacy]] of [[reasoning]] in which one constructs a logical justification for a [[belief]], [[decision]], [[action]] or lack thereof that was [[originally]] arrived at through a [[different]] mental [[process]]. It is a [[defense]] [[mechanism]] in which perceived controversial [[behaviors]] or [[feelings]] are explained in a [[rational]] or [[logical]] [[manner]] to avoid the true explanation of the behavior or feeling in question.
In [[psychology]] and [[logic]], '''rationalization''' (or making excuses) is an informal [[fallacy]] of [[reasoning]] in which one constructs a logical justification for a [[belief]], [[decision]], [[action]] or lack thereof that was [[originally]] arrived at through a [[different]] mental [[process]]. It is a [[defense]] [[mechanism]] in which perceived controversial [[behaviors]] or [[feelings]] are explained in a [[rational]] or [[logical]] [[manner]] to avoid the true explanation of the behavior or feeling in question.
