Tim tries to argue with his therapist like he used to argue with his late father, who rejected and ridiculed him. Tim even tells the therapist, "You are just like him." According to psychoanalytical theory, Tim is exhibiting

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Tim is exhibiting transference, a phenomenon in psychoanalytical theory where a person redirects feelings and behaviors experienced in one relationship to another, especially in a therapeutic context. In this case, Tim is transferring his feelings and reactions from his relationship with his father onto his therapist.

Tim Tries to Argue with His Therapist Like He Used