During Free Association, a Patient May Become Unwilling to Talk

question 109

Multiple Choice

During free association, a patient may become unwilling to talk about certain topics. What term would a psychoanalyst use to describe this change in the patient's willingness to verbalize?

• A) insight
• B) reactance
• C) resistance
• D) transference

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Definitions:

Stylized Interchange

A type of interaction that follows a predetermined pattern or set of social conventions, often found in rituals or formal communications.

Game

A structured form of play, usually undertaken for enjoyment and sometimes used as an educational tool.

Intimacy

The feeling of being close and emotionally connected and supported in a relationship, including physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual aspects.

Transactional Analysis

A psychotherapeutic approach that views interactions between individuals as transactions and uses these to understand and improve communication and behavior.