denial process
[/dɪˈnaɪəl ˈprɑːses/]
nounpl: denial processes
processo de negação
1. A psychological mechanism by which a person refuses to accept reality, facts, or the truth of a situation
The denial process prevented her from seeking help for her addiction.
O processo de negação a impediu de procurar ajuda para seu vício.
2. In business or insurance, the formal procedure of rejecting a claim or request
The insurance company initiated a denial process for the fraudulent claim.
A companhia de seguros iniciou um processo de negação da reivindicação fraudulenta.
3. A stage in grief and coping where one refuses to accept loss or change
The denial process is often the first stage when dealing with terminal illness.
O processo de negação é frequentemente o primeiro estágio ao lidar com uma doença terminal.
The concept of 'denial process' is widely recognized in both American and Brazilian psychological and medical contexts, particularly in addiction treatment programs and grief counseling. In Brazil, the term is often used in clinical and therapeutic settings. In the USA, it's commonly referenced in popular psychology and the famous Kübler-Ross five stages of grief model.
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