A Patient Admitted to an Alcoholism Rehabilitation Program Says, "I'm

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted to an alcoholism rehabilitation program says, "I'm just a social drinker. I usually have a drink or two at brunch, a few cocktails in the afternoon, wine at dinner, and several drinks during the evening." The patient is using which defense mechanism?

A) Rationalization
B) Introjection
C) Projection
D) Denial