Asked by Samantha Abbott on May 11, 2024
Verified
A 60-year-old male attends a smoking cessation class.He tells the nurse,"Even though I smoke,I don't smoke around children,in my car,or in my house" Which defense mechanism is this male exhibiting?
A) Displacement
B) Rationalization
C) Denial
D) Repression
Defense Mechanism
Psychological strategies unconsciously employed to protect oneself from anxiety or to cope with reality.
Rationalization
The cognitive process of making an excuse or creating a plausible explanation for behaviors, decisions, or feelings.
Smoking Cessation
The process of discontinuing tobacco smoking, which can significantly reduce the risks of developing smoking-related diseases.
- Use coping skills and pinpoint maladaptive responses in individuals.
Verified Answer
Learning Objectives
- Use coping skills and pinpoint maladaptive responses in individuals.
Related questions
A 75-Year-Old Patient Is Tearful,shaky,and Withdrawn ...
The Nurse Caring for a Patient with Unresolved Anger ...
Research Shows That Venting and Blowing Off Steam Is Effective ...
Coping Processes Range from the Helpful to the Counterproductive
What Do People Typically Experience If They Use Behavioural Disengagement ...