Lilly has been told by her doctor that she is suffering from a terminal illness. Instead of making preparations for her demise, she acts as if nothing is wrong and tells her friends that her doctor is a "quack" who misdiagnosed her illness. She believes that she will recover despite her doctor's warning. Her behavior is typical of someone using ________.

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Lilly is exhibiting denial, where she refuses to acknowledge or accept the reality of her terminal illness.

Lilly Has Been Told by Her Doctor That She Is