Aline has just found out that her mother's illness is terminal,and she only has a month to live.Aline doesn't get too upset about it because she is certain that the doctors will find a cure very quickly and her mother will recover.Which defence mechanism does this example illustrate

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Aline's response of not getting upset and being certain that doctors will find a cure quickly is a classic example of denial. This defense mechanism involves denying or refusing to accept the reality of a situation in order to avoid the pain or discomfort associated with it. Aline is essentially denying the reality of her mother's terminal illness in order to avoid the emotional pain that comes with such news.

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