A Patient Admitted to an Alcoholism Rehabilitation Program Says,"I'm Just

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted to an alcoholism rehabilitation program says,"I'm just a social drinker.I usually have a drink or two at brunch,a few cocktails in the afternoon,wine at dinner,and several drinks during the evening." Which defense mechanism is evident?

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

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Foramen Ovale

An opening in the septum between the two upper chambers of the heart in a fetus, which closes soon after birth.

Zygomatic

Pertaining to the cheekbone or zygoma, a bone that forms the prominence of the cheek.

Maxillary

Pertaining to the maxilla or the upper jaw bone, which plays a key role in the formation of the upper dental arch and assists in forming the boundaries of three facial cavities: the roof of the mouth, the floor of the orbit, and the sides and floor of the nasal cavity.

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