A patient was widowed 8 months ago. The patient has never cried and speaks of the spouse as if they were still together. The prominent defense mechanism exhibited by the patient is:
a. denial.
b. projection.
c. introjection.
d. sublimation.
A
Inability to cry or express emotions and speaking of the deceased in the present tense suggest the use of denial.
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