Jimmy has been in psychotherapy for several months, but during the last few sessions he has been distracted and inattentive.When his therapist asks him to describe any dreams he has had recently, Jimmy insists that he doesn't remember any of his dreams.According to Freud, Jimmy's behaviour may be a sign of

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Freud believed that resistance is a defense mechanism that patients use to avoid confronting their unconscious conflicts or repressed trauma. Jimmy's inattention and lack of recall of his dreams may indicate that he is unconsciously resisting the therapeutic process.

Jimmy Has Been in Psychotherapy for Several Months, but During