Paul's father was always very competitive with Paul. Lately, in therapy, Paul has been trying to prove that he makes more money and is smarter than the therapist. Paul is showing

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Paul is displaying transference, a phenomenon where feelings, desires, and expectations of one relationship are redirected and applied to another relationship. In this case, Paul is projecting the competitive dynamic he had with his father onto his therapist.

Paul's Father Was Always Very Competitive with Paul