Javier has been informed by his mother that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Instead of making preparations to see her, he acts as if nothing is wrong and tells his friends that her doctor was incorrect about the illness, and she doesn't need treatment. His behavior is typical of someone using ________.

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Javier's behavior is characteristic of denial, which is the refusal to acknowledge the reality of a situation or the severity of a problem. Rather than facing the truth about his mother's diagnosis, he is attempting to rationalize it away and pretend that everything is fine.

Javier Has Been Informed by His Mother That She Was