Mahmoud was just told that his father has cancer. Mahmoud's first response is that there must be a mistake, and he demands that the doctor repeat his tests. Which defense mechanism is at work here?
A. Reaction formation
B. Denial
C. Repression
D. Undoing
Answer: B
Psychology
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