While listening to his patient talk about her favourite memories from childhood, Dr. Yang begins to notice that whenever his patient's thoughts approach her sister, she
Quickly changes the topic and talks about something else. When Dr. Yang begins probing her memories and thoughts about her sister, his client starts missing therapy
Appointments often cancelling without notice. This defensive manoeuvre is known as
________.

Question

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Resistance is a defense mechanism where a patient unconsciously avoids confronting distressing thoughts or feelings, often by changing the subject or missing appointments.

While Listening to His Patient Talk About Her Favourite Memories