Welma is unable to accept the fact that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.She refuses treatment despite her family's attempts to convince her.In the context of defense mechanisms,Welma is most likely engaging in _____

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Welma's refusal to accept her diagnosis and treatment despite the evidence suggests an act of denial. Denial is a defense mechanism where the individual avoids accepting or acknowledging a stressful or negative reality to reduce anxiety or pain.

Welma Is Unable to Accept the Fact That She Has