Susan has an anxiety disorder and has sought help from a therapist,Dr.Jones.Dr.Jones believes that Susan's anxiety is related to her unconscious fear of her unmet sexual impulses and that in order for Susan to get over her anxiety problem,she needs to have greater awareness of this unconscious dynamic.Dr.Jones is most likely associated with the ______________ approach to therapy and appears to be trying to produce positive changes by fostering more _____________.

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Dr. Jones's belief that Susan's anxiety is related to her unconscious fears and the focus on increasing her awareness of this dynamic are both hallmarks of the psychoanalytic approach to therapy. The emphasis on gaining insight into one's unconscious processes is also a characteristic of this approach. The other answer choices are either not consistent with the approach described (interpersonal and humanistic) or do not fit with the specifics of the scenario (transference and empathy).

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