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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. | '''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 | + | Denial is usually unjustified—especially in situations that would cause the person's [[ego]] to deflate. |
It is the opposite of admitting a flaw and is mainly a cowardice tactic. | It is the opposite of admitting a flaw and is mainly a cowardice tactic. | ||
Revision as of 06:23, June 26, 2019
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 the person's ego to deflate.
It is the opposite of admitting a flaw and is mainly a cowardice tactic.