When a patient starts acting toward his therapist as if he were a child and the therapist were a parent (and seeking parental approval),______ has occurred in this patient-therapist relationship.

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The patient is experiencing transference, specifically parental transference, where they are projecting their feelings and expectations onto the therapist as if they were a parent. This is a common form of transference and can provide valuable insight into the patient's relationship patterns and past experiences.

When a Patient Starts Acting Toward His Therapist as If