During free association, a patient may become unwilling to talk about certain topics. What term would a psychoanalyst use to describe this change in the patient's willingness to verbalize?

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Resistance is the term used in psychoanalysis to describe the patient's unwillingness to talk about certain topics. It is seen as a defense mechanism of the unconscious mind to protect the individual from painful or threatening thoughts and feelings.

During Free Association, a Patient May Become Unwilling to Talk