When an individual is in denial, she or he is not acknowledging __________ content.
A) subconscious
B) conscious
C) unconscious
D) preconscious

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Denial is a defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, thus blocking external events from awareness. This often involves aspects of the unconscious mind, where painful feelings, thoughts, and desires are kept to avoid distress.

When an Individual Is in Denial, She or He Is