Jock paused for several minutes right after he started discussing his most recent interaction with his wife. Jock's analyst interpreted this as a sign that Jock's ego was trying to prevent him from revealing an unconscious conflict and asked Jock to discuss this recent interaction. The analyst was attempting to overcome Jock's _____.

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The analyst was attempting to overcome Jock's resistance, which is a common defense mechanism that the ego uses to prevent the individual from accessing and dealing with unconscious conflicts or emotions.

Jock Paused for Several Minutes Right After He Started Discussing