Read the "Deny Denial" section of "Everyday Survival." How is the word denial used in this section of the text? Everyday Survival It is used to describe the different circumstances people get themselves into so that they can avoid making logical decisions. It is used to convey why individuals want things to improve even though their actions are exactly the opposite of what they should be doing in a bad situation. It is used to explain why individuals tend to look at the positive rather than the negative even in a stressful or dangerous situation. It is used to illustrate the various environments that affect the decision-making of people trying to survive a potentially disastrous event.