Theresa is in medical school. She adores her dad and cannot bear to disappoint him, even though subconsciously she does not want to be a doctor. Instead of quitting school, Theresa throws herself into her studies even more
Which of the defense mechanisms is she experiencing, and why?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Theresa is experiencing denial. Denial is the lack of acknowledgement of unconscious content.
Psychology
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