Jimmy Has Been in Psychotherapy for Several Months, but During

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Jimmy has been in psychotherapy for several months, but during the last few sessions, he has been distracted and inattentive. When his therapist asks him to describe any dreams he has had recently, Jimmy insists that he doesn't remember any of his dreams. According to Freud, Jimmy's behavior may be a sign of

• A)defensive neurosis.
• B)resistance.
• C)transference.
• D)insight.

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