Mario does not get along with his younger, female supervisor, and in therapy it comes out that he relates to his supervisor the way he does to his youngest daughter. Mario is experiencing what psychodynamic therapists call __________.

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Transference occurs when a person redirects some of their feelings or desires for another person to an entirely different person. In this case, Mario is transferring feelings related to his youngest daughter onto his supervisor.

Mario Does Not Get Along with His Younger, Female Supervisor