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A Patient in a Motor Vehicle Accident States, "I Did

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A patient in a motor vehicle accident states, "I did not run the red light," despite very clear evidence on the street surveillance tape. Which defense mechanism is the patient using?


Definitions:

Tend And Befriend Syndrome

A response to stress that involves nurturing others and making friends.

Gender Differences

Variations in characteristics, behaviors, and roles typically associated with being male or female in a society.

Weapons Effect

The escalation of aggressive behavior simply due to the presence of a weapon.

Personalization Bias

The tendency to relate external events to oneself, even when there is no basis for making such a connection.

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