Colin Is Asked to "Free Associate" About His Mother's New

question 120

Multiple Choice

Colin is asked to "free associate" about his mother's new husband, and he responds by changing the subject. A psychodynamic therapist would consider this an example of:

• A) catharsis.
• B) resistance.
• C) transference.
• D) countertransference.

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