Asked by Julia Ybarra on Jun 25, 2024
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A patient in a motor vehicle accident states, "I did not run the red light," despite very clear evidence on the street surveillance tape. Which defense mechanism is the patient using?
A) Denial
B) Conversion
C) Dissociation
D) Compensation
Denial
Unconscious refusal to admit an unacceptable idea.
Defense Mechanism
Psychological strategies unconsciously used to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.
Motor Vehicle Accident
An unintended and harmful event involving one or more vehicles, often resulting in injury or damage.
- Apply relevant strategies for the control of stress and its related disorders.
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AM
Abdiqani MohamedJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Denial consists of avoiding emotional conflicts by refusing to consciously acknowledge anything that causes intolerable emotional pain. Dissociation involves creating subjective numbness and less awareness of surroundings. Conversion involves repressing anxiety and manifesting it into nonorganic symptoms. Compensation occurs when an individual makes up for a deficit by strongly emphasizing another feature.
Learning Objectives
- Apply relevant strategies for the control of stress and its related disorders.