In psychoanalysis, the mental clashing of forces of "will versus counter-will" and "force versus counterforce" is known as:
A)catharsis.
B)psychodynamics.
C)the pathogenic secret.
D)the posthypnotic suggestion.

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Psychodynamics refers to the theory and systematic study of the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, especially the dynamic relations between conscious motivation and unconscious motivation. The terms "will versus counter-will" and "force versus counterforce" describe the interplay of these forces within the mind, which is a central concept in psychodynamic theory.

In Psychoanalysis, the Mental Clashing of Forces of "Will Versus