Frances is in therapy because she is very frightened of her father and feels tongue-tied around him. After a few months, she begins to feel frightened of her therapist also. According to Freud, this example illustrates __________.

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The example given demonstrates transference, which is when the patient transfers their feelings and emotions from one person to another (in this case, from her father to her therapist). This is a common occurrence in therapy and can be used by the therapist to gain insight into the patient's internal conflicts and emotions.

Frances Is in Therapy Because She Is Very Frightened of Her