A client in psychoanalysis has been arriving late for sessions, acting hostile to the analyst, and making up dreams. This is MOST likely

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The behavior described in the scenario is most likely a form of resistance: arriving late, being hostile, and making up dreams are all ways that the client may be unconsciously avoiding the therapeutic work or preventing themselves from making progress. Resistance is a common phenomenon in psychoanalysis, and it is an important focus of exploration and interpretation by the analyst. Transference (choice A) may be present, but it is not the primary focus of this scenario, and there is no clear indication that the client's hostility or lateness is linked to the analyst specifically. Frustration (choice B) may be an element of what the client is experiencing, but it is not the best answer as it is more of a general term that doesn't specifically address the behaviors described. Projection (choice D) is not a likely explanation for the client's behavior as there is no indication that they are attributing their own feelings or issues to the analyst.

A Client in Psychoanalysis Has Been Arriving Late for Sessions