Deidre refused to believe that she has a drinking problem even though she has had two DUIs. Deidre is using which defense mechanism?
A)reaction formation
B)sublimation
C)displacement
D)denial

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Deidre is using denial as a defense mechanism by refusing to acknowledge the reality of her drinking problem, despite clear evidence such as having two DUIs.

Deidre Refused to Believe That She Has a Drinking Problem