Difference between revisions of "Denial"

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'''Denial''' is a defense mechanism used by someone that is usually applied in situations that might prove the person wrong. It is mainly the assertion that a clarification is false, even though the claim is true.  
  
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Denial is usually unjustified- especially in situations that would cause a person's [[ego]] to deflate.
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It is the opposite of admitting a flaw and it is mainly a cowardice tactic.
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{{DEFAULTSORT: Denial}}
 
*[[Liberal denial]]
 
*[[Liberal denial]]
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*[[Sin denial]]
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*[[Liberal Arrogance]]

Revision as of 23:59, April 10, 2011

Denial is a defense mechanism used by someone that is usually applied in situations that might prove the person wrong. It is mainly the assertion that a clarification is false, even though the claim is true.

Denial is usually unjustified- especially in situations that would cause a person's ego to deflate.

It is the opposite of admitting a flaw and it is mainly a cowardice tactic.