Leonard becomes silent when his therapist asks him about his relationship with his mother. As the therapist continues to explore this area of Leonard's life, Leonard either skips sessions or arrives late. In psychoanalytic terms, Leonard is exhibiting

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Leonard's behavior of becoming silent, skipping sessions, or arriving late when his relationship with his mother is discussed is an example of resistance. In psychoanalytic theory, resistance is a defense mechanism where the patient unconsciously avoids or refuses to discuss certain topics, feelings, or experiences that are painful or anxiety-inducing.

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