Joan avoids talking about her troubled marriage with her psychoanalyst. When she is asked to talk about the relationship, she becomes restless and claims, "There is nothing to tell." Which of the following is indicated by Joan's behavior?

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Joan's behavior of avoiding talking about her troubled marriage and becoming restless when asked to talk about the relationship indicates resistance. Resistance is when a patient avoids talking about certain topics or becomes uneasy when asked to discuss them, often indicating an underlying fear or anxiety. In this case, Joan may not feel comfortable discussing the issues in her marriage or may fear judgment from her psychoanalyst.

Joan Avoids Talking About Her Troubled Marriage with Her Psychoanalyst