Orlando Has Recently Felt a Few Pangs of Pain in His

question 27

Multiple Choice

Orlando has recently felt a few pangs of pain in his upper molars, and on two occasions has been unable to eat. "It's probably nothing. I don't need to go to the dentist," he tells himself. Orlando has had a fear of dental work for many years, and is unconsciously terrified that he may need a root canal. Which defense mechanism is he currently employing as he refuses to accept that he may need extensive dental work?

• A) Intellectualization
• B) Rationalization
• C) Denial
• D) Repression

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