Asked by Brooke McKenzie on Jul 03, 2024
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A nurse interviews a person abducted and raped at gunpoint by an unknown assailant. The person says, "I can't talk about it. Nothing happened. I have to forget!" What is the person's present coping strategy?
A) Somatic reaction
B) Repression
C) Projection
D) Denial
Coping Strategy
A method or technique used to manage or overcome demands and conflicts in life.
Repression
The unconscious exclusion of painful impulses, desires, or fears from the conscious mind.
Denial
A psychological defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, often as a way to protect themselves from uncomfortable feelings.
- Detect the strategies for coping and betterment in sexual assault victims across different time periods.
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Zybrea KnightJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Disbelief is a common finding during the acute stage following sexual assault. Denial is evidence of the disbelief. This mechanism may be unconsciously used to protect the person from the emotionally overwhelming reality of rape. The patient's statements do not reflect somatic symptoms, repression, or projection.
Learning Objectives
- Detect the strategies for coping and betterment in sexual assault victims across different time periods.
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