This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Psychoanalysis, Subject name: Psychiatry
Avoiding awareness of pain of reality by negative sensory data is seen in which of the following defense mechanisms? 
Select and explain. 
A. Distoion, B. Denial, C. Humor, D. Anticipation
B: Denial
Answer: B: Denial 
Explanation: Denial is the defense mechanism which helps a person to avoid (or refuse to accept) the reality. Don't get confused by the phrase "negative sensory data".