A patient was widowed 8 months ago.The patient has never cried and speaks of the spouse as if they were still together.The prominent defense mechanism exhibited by the patient is:

Name: A patient was widowed 8 months ago.The patient has never cried and speaks of the spouse as if they were still together.The prominent defense mechanism exhibited by the patient is:
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Inability to cry or express emotions and speaking of the deceased in the present tense suggest the use of denial.

A Patient Was Widowed 8 Months Ago