Question

Mr. woo, a diabetic, frequently missed doctor's appointments and neglected to take his oral hypoglycemics. the internist referred him to a psychologist to deal with his apparent denial. denial is an unconscious ____________ that mr. woo uses to help deal with his anxiety associated with changes required to manage his diabetes.

Answer 1

Denial is an unconscious defense mechanism.

Defense mechanisms are unconscious forms of psychological mechanism that help prevent unpleasant feelings. Denial is considered as the most primitive form of a defense mechanism.