Definition von rationalisation im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
the organization of a business according to scientific principles of management in order to increase efficiency
(mathematics) the simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing the value of the expression or the roots of the equation
systematic organization; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
{i} act of inventing possible reasons for an action that are not based on the true reasons; act of giving a rational explanation, act of basing things on logic or reason (also rationalization)
n unconscious defense mechanism in which irrational or unacceptable behavior, motives, or feelings are logically justified or made consciously tolerable by plausible means
a defense mechanism, operating unconsciously, in which an individual attempts to justify or make consciously tolerable by plausible means, feelings or behavior that otherwise would be intolerable
The substitution of a rational pretext for a real reason, with an implication of self-delusion or hypocrisy; the improvisation of a plausible reason for a human action when one either does not realize the real reason or seeks to keep it secret; the use of a false but reasonable justification or interpretation of an attitude or action, which appears to be unsatisfactory or contrary to accepted reasoning, when one is either ashamed or not aware of his actual motive HA 78-79; TH 280-82
the organization of a business according to scientific principles of management in order to increase efficiency (mathematics) the simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing the value of the expression or the roots of the equation the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
A defense mechanism in which the individual attempts to justify or make consciously tolerable by plausible means feelings, behavior, and motives that would otherwise be intolerable
{i} act of inventing possible reasons for an action that are not based on the true reasons; act of giving a rational explanation, act of basing things on logic or reason (also rationalisation)
A defense mechanism in which self-esteem is maintained by assigning plausible and acceptable reasons for conduct entered on impulsively or for less acceptable reasons See also defense mechanisms
(mathematics) the simplification of an expression or equation by eliminating radicals without changing the value of the expression or the roots of the equation