David has been in therapy for about a month. Recently, he had a breakthrough with his therapist in which he began to have awareness of previously unconscious feelings of anger toward his wife. In psychotherapy, this new information is called ________.

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The term used to describe David's newfound awareness of his unconscious anger towards his wife is insight. This refers to gaining understanding or awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, behaviors, or motivations that were previously outside of conscious awareness.

David Has Been in Therapy for About a Month