Diego hears from the doctor that he has a serious disease. Diego's response is "This can't be true! There's been a mistake. It cannot be me." What Freudian defense mechanism is Diego using?

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Diego is using the defense mechanism of denial, which involves refusing to accept or acknowledge the reality of a painful or threatening situation. In this case, Diego is denying that he could have the serious disease and is rejecting the doctor's diagnosis.

Diego Hears from the Doctor That He Has a Serious