When Marco was describing his dream, he stopped at one point, seemed a bit upset, and then told the therapist that he could not remember any more and said, "Besides, this dream analysis is really silly anyway." Marco's therapist will most likely pay careful attention to these thoughts that Marco was unwilling to discuss. This technique of psychoanalysis is known as a(n)

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Marco's reluctance to discuss further and his dismissal of the dream analysis as "silly" are indicative of resistance, a concept in psychoanalysis where the patient unconsciously avoids or refuses to discuss certain thoughts, feelings, or experiences. The therapist pays attention to these moments as they can reveal underlying issues that the patient is unconsciously trying to avoid.

When Marco Was Describing His Dream, He Stopped at One