During sessions with her analyst,Sheila began to treat him with tenderness and dependence,much like her relationship with her father.Freud called this phenomenon ____.

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Transference refers to the patient's unconscious redirection of feelings for significant people in their lives onto their therapist. In Sheila's case, she is transferring feelings from her relationship with her father onto her analyst, treating him with tenderness and dependence.

During Sessions with Her Analyst,Sheila Began to Treat Him with Tenderness