Jock paused for several minutes right after he started discussing his most recent interaction with his wife.Jock's analyst interpreted this as a sign that Jock's ego was trying to prevent him from revealing an unconscious conflict and asked Jock to discuss this recent interaction.The analyst was attempting to overcome Jock's ________.

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The analyst interpreted Jock's pause as resistance, a concept in psychoanalysis where the ego defends itself against unconscious material that is difficult to confront, by avoiding talking about it. By encouraging Jock to discuss the interaction, the analyst aims to overcome this resistance and access deeper, unconscious conflicts.

Jock Paused for Several Minutes Right After He Started Discussing