When a person attempts coping that involves unconscious strategies that distort or deny the true nature of a situation, this is called __________

African American English, also called Ebonics, is thought to have evolved from a mix of several West African languages as well as Portuguese, Dutch, and French

Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding African American English? A) It lacks a set of consistent linguistic rules. B) It shares the Standard American English use of aspect. C) It is a distinct dialect of Standard American English. D) It is a simplistic form of Standard American English.

Mary went to the emergency room for the second time in a month complaining of difficulty in breathing and chest pain that had come on suddenly. She thought she was having a heart attack and was afraid she was dying, but the doctor could not find anything wrong. She may be suffering from:

a. panic disorder. b. a somatoform disorder. c. PTSD. d. hypochondria.