Rationalization

Rationalization may refer to: * Rationalization (economics), an attempt to change an ad hoc workflow into one based on published rules; also, jargon for a reduction in staff * Rationalisation (mathematics), the process of removing a square root or imaginary number from the denominator of a fraction * Rationalization (psychology), a psychological defense mechanism in which perceived controversial behaviors are logically justified also known as "making excuses" ** Post-purchase rationalization, a tendency to retroactively ascribe positive attributes to an option one has selected * Rationalization (sociology), the replacement of traditions, values, and emotions as motives for behavior in society with rational motives * Rationalization, appropriate placement of a factor such as was done with for Heaviside–Lorentz units

Rationalization may refer to: Rationalization (economics), an attempt to change an ad hoc workflow into one based on published rules; also, jargon for a reduction in staff Rationalisation (mathematics), the process of removing a square root or imaginary number from the denominator of a fraction Rationalization (psychology), a psychological defense mechanism in which perceived controversial behaviors are logically justified also known as "making excuses" Post-purchase rationalization, a tendency to retroactively ascribe positive attributes to an option one has selected Rationalization (sociology), the replacement of traditions, values, and emotions as motives for behavior in society with rational motives Rationalization, appropriate placement of a factor such as was done with for Heaviside–Lorentz units ==See also== Rational (disambiguation) Rationale (disambiguation) Rationalism (disambiguation) Rationality

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