Welma is unable to accept the fact that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.She refuses treatment despite her family's attempts to convince her.According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory,Welma is unconsciously engaging in _____.

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Denial is the defense mechanism in which an individual refuses to accept the reality of a situation. In this case, Welma is unable to accept her diagnosis of lung cancer, and she is refusing treatment despite her family's attempts to persuade her. This behavior is a classic example of denial.

Welma Is Unable to Accept the Fact That She Has