Lilly has been told by her doctor that she is suffering from a terminal illness. Instead of making preparations for her demise, she acts as if nothing is wrong and tells her friends that her doctor is a "quack" who misdiagnosed her illness
She believes that she will recover despite her doctor's warning. Her behavior is typical of someone using ________.
a. rationalization
b. projection
c. denial
d. repression
Answer: c
Psychology
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A) Non-Hispanic White Americans are less competitive. B) Mexican Americans are expected to defer gratification and be future-oriented. C) Non-Hispanic White Americans are bigger risk-takers. D) all of the above
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