Raul goes to a psychotherapist because he is suffering from insomnia. The therapist asks him to relax by lying on a couch and encourages him to talk about anything that comes to his mind. The therapist does not use hypnosis. Through this process, the therapist hopes to gain an insight into the unconscious processes in Raul's mind. The therapist is using the technique of __________.
A)reinforcement
B)free association
C)systematic desensitization
D)dream analysis

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The therapist is using the technique of free association, where the patient is encouraged to speak freely without censorship or self-judgment, in order to gain insight into their unconscious thoughts and emotions. This technique was developed by Sigmund Freud as a key part of psychoanalysis.

Raul Goes to a Psychotherapist Because He Is Suffering from Insomnia