During a therapy session, a client is asked to respond to a word with the first word or phrase that comes to mind. What term is commonly used to refer to this technique?
a. Transference relationship
b. Dream analysis
c. Free association
d. Psychoanalysis
C
Free association is a technique that is used to interpret the real meaning behind word association. Dream analysis is a technique that is used to interpret the meaning of an individual's dreams as they relate to their unconscious conflicts. Psychoanalysis is the form of therapy developed by Freud, and transference relationship is the technique used during therapy when the client transfers to the therapist emotions associated with significant people in his life.
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