Your Psychotherapist Asks You to "Free Associate

question 9

Multiple Choice

Your psychotherapist asks you to "free associate." What are you being asked to do?

• A)You are being asked to concentrate on relaxing as your therapist presents you with anxiety-provoking stimuli.
• B)You are being asked to completely empty your mind of all thoughts.
• C)You are being asked to say aloud whatever comes to mind, no matter how trivial or embarrassing.
• D)You are being asked to recall everything you can about traumatic childhood events.

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