Tim tries to argue with his therapist like he used to argue with his late father,who rejected and ridiculed him. Tim even tells the therapist, "You are just like him." According to psychoanalytical theory, Tim is exhibiting

a. reciprocal inhibition.
b. a therapeutic attachment.
c. transference.
d. resistance.


Answer: c

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