While listening to his patient talk about her favourite memories from childhood, Dr. Yang begins to notice that whenever his patient's thoughts approach her sister, she quickly changes the topic and talks about something else. When Dr. Yang begins probing her memories and thoughts about her sister, his client starts missing therapy appointments often cancelling without notice. This defensive manoeuvre is known as _________________.

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This behavior is known as resistance, which occurs when a patient subconsciously avoids or refuses to discuss certain thoughts, feelings, or experiences as a defense mechanism against distressing emotions or memories.

While Listening to His Patient Talk About Her Favourite Memories