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Bobby is diagnosed with diabetes. However, he refuses to accept the diagnosis and continues to maintain the same lifestyle. Identify the defense mechanism that Bobby is using. - Psychology

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Question

Bobby is diagnosed with diabetes. However, he refuses to accept the diagnosis and continues to maintain the same lifestyle. Identify the defense mechanism that Bobby is using.

Options

  • Repression

  • Rationalization

  • Denial

  • Displacement

MCQ

Solution

Denial

Explanation:

Denial is a defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts; in this case, Bobby is ignoring his diabetes diagnosis and continuing his usual lifestyle.

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