Dr. Smith is employing a psychoanalytic approach to treat her client. During their first session, Dr. Smith encourages her client to say anything that comes to his mind. After the session is done, Dr. Smith analyzes what was said by focusing specifically on slips of the tongue and numerous incidents of forgetfulness. During the second session, Dr. Smith focuses on the fact that her patient is unwilling to discuss certain topics and has a tendency to remain quiet. Which three psychoanalytic techniques were most likely used by Dr. Smith during the two treatment sessions?

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In the first session, Dr. Smith employs free association by encouraging her client to say anything that comes to mind and interpretation by analyzing slips of the tongue and forgetfulness. In the second session, the focus on the patient's unwillingness to discuss certain topics and tendency to remain quiet indicates an analysis of resistance.

Dr Smith Is Employing a Psychoanalytic Approach to Treat Her