Mahmoud was just told that his father has cancer. Mahmoud's first response is that there must be a mistake, and he demands that the doctor repeat his tests. Which defense mechanism is at work here?

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Denial is a defense mechanism where a person refuses to accept or acknowledge the reality of a situation. In this case, Mahmoud is in denial that his father has cancer, asking the doctor to repeat the tests and implying that there must be a mistake.

Mahmoud Was Just Told That His Father Has Cancer