A 54-Year-Old Man Arrives for an Appointment with a New

A 54-year-old man arrives for an appointment with a new physician.  At the front desk, the receptionist tells him that the physician is running behind schedule and gives him several forms to complete regarding his personal and family medical history.  The patient politely agrees to fill them out and has a seat in the waiting area.  However, when his paperwork is reviewed by the physician, it contains only the patient's signature.  The patient says, "I'm sure a doctor with your education can take a good history."  When asked if anything is wrong he says, "Oh, nothing, I'm fine."  Which of the following best describes this patient's behavior?

A) Acting out
B) Displacement
C) Passive aggression
D) Reaction formation
E) Splitting
F) Suppression
G) Undoing

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