A person claims that his house is NOT in danger from the rising flood waters of a nearby river and refuses to leave, despite being in imminent danger of being drowned. This is an example of ______.

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Denial involves refusing to accept or acknowledge a reality or situation that is too uncomfortable to face. In this case, the person is denying the danger they are in despite evidence to the contrary, and is refusing to leave their house.

A Person Claims That His House Is NOT in Danger