Asked by Anxhelo Mecollari on Jun 28, 2024
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There is one week left in the semester,and Andre has put off working on his five term papers.Although it has always taken him three to four days to write a single term paper,Andre is convinced that he can write all five papers in the week that remains.What coping strategy does Andre engage in,in this instance
A) intellectualization
B) denial of reality
C) self-indulgence
D) overcompensation
Denial of Reality
A psychological defense mechanism where individuals refuse to accept the truth or reality of a situation.
- Apprehend the utility of defense mechanisms in stress alleviation.
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TG
Thamiline GanesathasanJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Andre is engaging in the coping strategy of denial of reality. He is ignoring the reality that it takes him three to four days to write a single term paper and is convinced that he can write all five papers in one week, despite the fact that it is unlikely.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the utility of defense mechanisms in stress alleviation.
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