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How do I recognize when someone is in denial?

Rationalizing

Rationalizing and Justifying is simply making excuses to avoid taking responsibility for self.
Examples:

"I worked hard all week and deserve to party on Friday."
"They owed me money and wouldn't pay, so I had the right to take his tools in payment."

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