After telling his psychoanalyst about his relationship with his ex-wife for a few minutes, Jerome suddenly changes the subject. Jerome is exhibiting:

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Resistance is a defense mechanism in psychoanalysis where the patient unconsciously tries to avoid exploring certain painful or difficult memories or emotions. Jerome changing the subject is an example of resistance because he may be avoiding discussing his ex-wife further for fear of uncovering uncomfortable feelings or memories associated with the relationship. Transference is when the patient projects their feelings onto the therapist, interpretation is the therapist's explanation of the patient's unconscious behaviors or emotions, and the Oedipus conflict is a Freudian theory about a child's unconscious sexual attraction to their parent of the opposite sex. None of these concepts apply to Jerome changing the subject.

After Telling His Psychoanalyst About His Relationship with His Ex-Wife