Deidre Refused to Believe That She Has a Drinking Problem

question 97

Multiple Choice

Deidre refused to believe that she has a drinking problem even though she has had two DUIs. Deidre is using which defense mechanism?

• A)reaction formation
• B)sublimation
• C)displacement
• D)denial

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Definitions:

Sensory Overload

A condition where one or more of the body's senses experiences over-stimulation from the environment, leading to feelings of overwhelm or discomfort.

Perceptual Agnosia

A condition in which a person can see objects but cannot recognize them.

Perceptual Inversion

Perceptual Inversion describes a visual phenomenon where an image is seen as upside down or reversed in orientation due to certain manipulation or conditions.

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in intensity or stimulus strength that a human can detect between two stimuli, also known as the difference threshold.