The feeling, "This isn't happening," is associated with which stage in the reaction to change?

A) adaptation
B) anger
C) denial
D) mourning

Denial

A defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, thereby avoiding dealing with painful feelings or events.

Adaptation

The process through which individuals, species, or organizations adjust and change in response to new conditions or challenges.

Mourning

The process of expressing grief and adapting to loss, typically associated with the death of a loved one but can also relate to other significant losses.