Raul is a college freshman who looks forward to weekend parties at college. He especially likes to play "beer pong" and is known on campus as a champion player. After a recent party, Raul received a DUI citation. Raul's parents have urged him to seek treatment for his "alcohol problem," but Raul refuses. He does not believe he has a drinking problem. In Freud's theory, which of the following defense mechanisms is Raul likely using?

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Raul is exhibiting the defense mechanism of denial, as he is refusing to see or acknowledge that he has a problem with alcohol despite receiving a DUI citation and his parents urging him to seek treatment.

Raul Is a College Freshman Who Looks Forward to Weekend