Webb's teacher has told him that there is really no way for him to earn a passing grade in his statistics class,even if he earns 100% on all the work that remains.However,Webb has convinced himself that he will still pass the course if he just works really hard for the rest of the semester.In this instance,Webb may be dealing with the stress-induced anxiety aroused by the teacher's comments through the use of

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Webb's belief that he can still pass the course despite his teacher's comments is an example of denial of reality. He is refusing to accept the truth and is creating a false sense of hope for himself. This is a common defense mechanism used to reduce anxiety and cope with a stressful situation.

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