Larry is doing poorly in his science class, and if something doesn't change, he will fail. which of the following would qualify as a defense mechanism in this situation? a. larry hires a tutor to get with the concepts he isn’t understanding in class. b. larry decides he isn't ready for the class, so he drops it and signs up for an introductory-level science class instead. c. larry denies that he is behind and is convinced that he will ace the final without getting any . d. larry sets up an appointment with his professor to see what he can do to improve his score in the class.