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What is A chronic alcoholic blames the family environment as a cause of his alcoholism. This is phenomenon of: and explain in detail?
Rationalization: Offering rational explanations to justify own unacceptable behavior. For example, an alcoholic blamed his family environment for his habit of excessive drinking. It is a commonly used defense mechanism in substance use disorders.