I am a psychologist. My husband goes through four psychological states in any situation. Absolutely in any situation. Recently, we received a penalty for excess.
You have exceeded the speed! (Trying to transfer responsibility to another person)
To make sure that he is driving:
I didn’t drive there at that time. (The stage of denial)
I remembered that I was going to work there and at this time:
I was there before, but there were no cameras. (the stage of accepting the situation, but at the same time trying to justify myself, I said, I was there, but not to blame)
And finally the culmination:
Go to Sberbank and pay. Until 20 days have passed, you can only pay half. (Full acceptance of the situation and search for solutions)