A client is undergoing individual psychotherapy. He is yelling at the therapist because of a fight with his wife about their children several years ago. In this instance, the client is exhibiting which response?
A) Transference
B) Countertransference
C) Resistance
D) Parataxis
Ans: A
Transference is the client's unconscious assignment of feelings and attitudes originally associated with important figures in his or her early life to the therapist. Countertransference is the emotional reaction to the client based on the therapist's unconscious needs and conflicts. Resistance is defined as the conscious or unconscious psychological defense against bringing repressed thoughts into conscious awareness. Parataxis is the presence of distorted perception or judgment exhibited by the client during therapy.
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