A client reports spending "only $100" a week on alcohol, but becomes indignant when you report that this is over $5,000 a year for alcohol.This is an example of
A)disengagement.
B)denial.
C)attempt to rationalize.
D)mindfulness.

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The client's reaction is an example of denial, as they are not acknowledging the significance or potential problem of their spending on alcohol, despite the clear evidence presented to them.

A Client Reports Spending "Only $100" a Week on Alcohol