9022e332_nd_examples_of_different_types__Name_of_Defense_Mechanism
[Description] Justifying one's behaviors and motivations by substituting "good", acceptable reasons for these real motivations [Example] I always study hard for tests and I know a lot of people who cheat so it's not a big deal I cheated this time. [Name of Defense Mechanism] 
Rationalization
Defense Mechanisms, descriptions and examples of different types
Name of Defense Mechanism