A patient with a controlling mother is undergoing therapy. Soon, the patient begins seeking the therapist's approval for all types of decisions, rather than just making the decisions herself. This is an example of:
A) catharsis.
B) resistance.
C) transference.
D) free association.

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This is an example of transference, where the patient is redirecting feelings and behaviors they have towards one person (in this case, the controlling mother) onto the therapist. This often happens in therapy as patients begin to see their therapists as figures from their personal lives.

A Patient with a Controlling Mother Is Undergoing Therapy