As Angelo is filling out his income tax forms, he makes the decision not to report all of his income. He figures that it is okay because everyone cheats on their taxes; and besides, he needs the money more than the government does. According to psychoanalytic theory, Angelo is exhibiting which defense mechanism?
Denial
Rationalization
Compensation
Sublimation
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