In psychoanalysis, patients are asked to lie on a couch while the therapist sits out of sight. This arrangement is designed to create a space where the client can say whatever comes to mind. This is called
A) dream interpretation.
B) free association.
C) projection.
D) transference.

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The arrangement described in the question is aimed at facilitating free association, which is the psychoanalytic technique where a client verbalizes their thoughts as they come to mind. This technique is intended to help retrieve repressed or unconscious material that may contribute to a client's psychological distress.

In Psychoanalysis, Patients Are Asked to Lie on a Couch