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 behavior may be a sign of

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Freud believed that resistance occurs when a patient unconsciously blocks the exploration of certain thoughts or experiences during therapy. Jimmy's inability or unwillingness to remember and discuss his dreams could be interpreted as a form of resistance, where he is unconsciously avoiding topics or memories that are potentially distressing or significant to his psychoanalytic treatment.

Jimmy Has Been in Psychotherapy for Several Months, but During