A woman comes into the ED staggering and under the influence of alcohol. The staff members recognize her as having a chronic drinking problem
She declares, "I do not have a problem. I can stop drinking any day." The defense mechanism displayed is:
1. Humor
2. Denial
3. Devaluation
4. Sublimation
ANS: 2
The woman is refusing to acknowledge her problem and is in denial. She is not using humor, and she is not attributing negative qualities to anyone (devaluation). Sublimation is incorrect because she is not channeling maladaptive thoughts into socially acceptable behavior.
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