Welma Is Unable to Accept the Fact That She Has

question 114

Multiple Choice

Welma is unable to accept the fact that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.She refuses treatment despite her family's attempts to convince her.In the context of defense mechanisms,Welma is most likely engaging in _____

• A)regression.
• B)repression.
• C)sublimation.
• D)denial.

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