Denial Is a Common Reaction to the Diagnosis of a Terminal

question 5

Multiple Choice

Denial is a common reaction to the diagnosis of a terminal illness,because the use of this defense mechanism:

• A) is a maladaptive response.
• B) is helpful to adaptation.
• C) prevents a sense of hope.
• D) prevents the development of problem-solving behavior.

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