Your patient has a long history of alcohol abuse. You know that denial is a frequently used defense mechanism. Which statement is indicative of denial?
A.
"My father was a drinker so I guess that led me to this."
B.
"I can stop anytime I want, I just don't feel like it now."
C.
"Drinking calms my nerves."
D.
"I drink when my kids upset me."
ANS: B
This response indicates the person is minimizing or not acknowledging that he or she has a problem. In the other responses the patient is acknowledging drinking but rationalizing the causes.
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