Terry Has Been Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer

question 113

Multiple Choice

Terry has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.Rather than spend his time and money on vacations and activities he enjoys,Terry spends his time seeking alternative forms of medicine and increasing his retirement investment portfolio.Rather than realistically approaching his situation,he appears to be using the defense mechanism of ________.

• A)sublimation
• B)projection
• C)rationalization
• D)denial

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Definitions:

Intercalated Discs

Intercalated discs are specialized connections between cardiac muscle cells that facilitate the synchronized contraction of the heart.

Cardiac

Pertaining to the heart, its function, or its diseases.

Muscle Cells

Specialized cells designed to contract and cause movement; can be classified as skeletal, cardiac, or smooth muscle cells.

Muscle Fibers

Individual cells of muscles that are long, cylindrical, and capable of contraction to facilitate body movements.