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

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