The barrier in the therapeutic relationship that occurs when the client attempts to avoid anxiety-provoking material is called
1. anxiety.
2. compliance.
3. resistance.
4. transference.
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Resistance is a client's attempt to avoid recognizing or exploring anxiety-provoking material.
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