During her last session with James,her psychoanalyst,Emma,who was devastated with the death of her older brother,told James that he reminds her of her older brother.As a result,James draws the conclusion that Emma has experienced _____.
A)transcendence
B)transference
C)sublimation
D)rationalization

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Emma's statement about James reminding her of her older brother suggests that she is experiencing transference, which is when a patient unconsciously transfers feelings or emotions from a past relationship onto their therapist. In this case, Emma's grief and longing for her brother may be directed towards James as her therapist.

During Her Last Session with James,her Psychoanalyst,Emma,who Was Devastated with the Death