A Patient Admitted to an Alcoholism Rehabilitation Program Tells the Nurse

question 33

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted to an alcoholism rehabilitation program tells the nurse, "I'm actually just a social drinker. I usually have a drink at lunch, two in the afternoon, wine with dinner, and a few drinks during the evening." The patient is using which defence mechanism?

• A) Denial
• B) Projection
• C) Introjection
• D) Rationalization

---

Definitions:

Cognitive Restructuring

A therapeutic process that aims to change negative or irrational thought patterns to more positive and realistic ones.

Müller-Lyer Illusion

A visual illusion where two lines of the same length appear to be of different lengths due to the orientation of arrow-like figures at the ends.

Buildings

Structures constructed by humans for residential, commercial, industrial, or public use, typically providing shelter or space for activities.

Telephone Poles

Tall posts used to support overhead power lines and various other public utilities, such as electrical cable, fiber optic cable, and related equipment such as transformers and street lights.