Amanda's mother is very sick and has a terminal diagnosis. Amanda has not told her teen children that their grandmother is dying,
and despite the fact that she has been given word that her mom needs hospice, Amanda is still planning a vacation for all of her family—including her mom—for next year. Which of the defense mechanisms is she experiencing, and why?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Amanda is experiencing denial. Denial is the lack of acknowledgement of unconscious content.
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