A student who is failing but does not study because she refuses to believe that the instructor will really assign her an "F" at the end of the term is using the psychological defense mechanism of:

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The student's refusal to accept the possibility of receiving an "F" is an example of denial, which is a defense mechanism where an individual avoids acknowledging a threatening situation or reality.

A Student Who Is Failing but Does Not Study Because