Just as Austin Began Telling His Therapist About a Painful

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Multiple Choice

Just as Austin began telling his therapist about a painful childhood experience,he complained of a headache and abruptly ended the session.A therapist using psychoanalysis would most likely suggest that Austin's behavior is an example of

• A) resistance.
• B) transference.
• C) counterconditioning.
• D) insight.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic

Pertaining to a theory of psychology and method of psychotherapy, originally developed by Sigmund Freud, that emphasizes the role of unconscious factors in determining behavior.

Humanist

Humanism is a philosophical stance emphasizing the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, often focusing on the pursuit of personal development and human well-being.

World War II

A global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations and resulting in significant geopolitical changes and the establishment of the United Nations.

Wilhelm Wundt

Wilhelm Wundt is regarded as the father of experimental psychology; he established the first psychological laboratory in Leipzig, Germany, in 1879.