In psychoanalysis, the release of emotional energy related to unconscious conflicts is called
A)resistance
B)catharsis
C)free association
D)transference

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Catharsis refers to the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions, typically in the context of psychoanalysis, where it is associated with the expression of emotions linked to unconscious conflicts.

In Psychoanalysis, the Release of Emotional Energy Related to Unconscious