Maria has recently begun unconsciously acting toward her therapist as if he was her father.This is known as ____.

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Transference is a psychological phenomenon in therapy where a client starts to unconsciously project feelings and behaviors onto their therapist that are from past relationships or experiences, often involving a parent or authority figure. Maria's behavior towards her therapist as if he was her father is an example of transference. Sublimation involves channeling our unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable behavior, while reaction formation involves expressing feelings that are opposite of our true impulses.

Maria Has Recently Begun Unconsciously Acting Toward Her Therapist as If