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Karen has been depressed since she had a miscarriage. She has been expressing a very pessimistic outlook for the future. She doesn't believe that she will be able to conceive again because she had difficulty getting pregnant. Her family is concerned because she seems overly negative. Karen is displaying which of the following:
Rationalization
A defense mechanism where one justifies actions or feelings with logical reasons, even if these are not the true reasons.
Denial
A psychological defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality, truth, or facts.
Minimization
The strategy or action of reducing or keeping something to its smallest amount or degree.
Justification
The act of providing reasons or explanations for behaviors, decisions, or beliefs.
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