A male patient interacts with a male therapist as if he were the patient's father. This is an example of __________.

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This is an example of transference, where the patient unconsciously transfers feelings and emotions from a significant figure in their life (in this case, the patient's father) onto the therapist. Projection involves the patient attributing their own thoughts, feelings, and impulses onto someone else, while bias refers to a preference or inclination towards a certain group or idea, which is not applicable in this scenario.

A Male Patient Interacts with a Male Therapist as If