Mahmoud was just told that his father has cancer.Mahmoud's first response is that there must be a mistake and he demands that the doctor repeat his tests.Which defence mechanism is at work here?

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The defence mechanism at work here is denial. Mahmoud is refusing to accept the fact that his father has cancer and is trying to block it out. He is demanding that the doctor repeat his tests, which shows that he wants to avoid the reality of his father's illness.

Mahmoud Was Just Told That His Father Has Cancer