Ron is at work. He receives a phone call from the police station in his hometown, informing him that his mother has had an accident and has been hospitalized in critical condition. Ron's ego attempts to reduce the anxiety from receiving the news by distorting reality and preventing him from acknowledging the situation. According to Freudian theory, Ron is most likely using a
A. defense mechanism.
B. mnemonic.
C. reinforcement.
D. monocular cue.
Answer: A
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