Question

Navin worked very hard to qualify the national level entrance exam. However, on the day of the exam he went blank and just walked out of the examination hall without attempting the paper. When asked about this by his parents and friends, he totally refuses that such a thing took place. Navin's behaviour is an example of:

• A. Denial
• B. Repression
• C. Reaction Formation
• D. Rationalism

Hint:

Denial is a defense mechanism in which a person rejects or refuses to accept reality, often as a way of coping with stress or emotional discomfort.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Navin’s behavior where he refuses to acknowledge the fact that he walked out of the exam room is a classic example of Denial, a defense mechanism where individuals refuse to accept certain realities or facts to avoid facing unpleasant truths.