Because his client reminds him of his favorite uncle, a psychoanalyst finds that he does not push the client very hard to discuss certain difficult emotional issues. Such special treatment of this client by the psychoanalyst is an example of:

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Countertransference occurs when a therapist projects their own personal feelings onto a client, often based on the therapist's own past experiences or relationships, as in this case where the client reminds the psychoanalyst of his favorite uncle.

Because His Client Reminds Him of His Favorite Uncle, a Psychoanalyst