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Hum 115 – Barriers BarriersRobert SmithHUM/115October 3rd, 2016Mrs. Teri DuffyBarriersRationalizing simply is distorted thinking that attempts to justify behavior motivated by self-interest or unacceptable desires (Kirby & Goodpaster). With rationalizing an individual justifies their opinion or excuse their behavior even when they know the outcome will be wrong and damaging. For example, when someone cheats.