Kelvin has been in psychoanalysis for several months.Lately, he has started to express a strong sexual desire for his therapist and act toward her the way he unconsciously wishes he could act toward his own wife.According to Freud, Kelvin's behavior may be a sign of:

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Transference is a psychoanalytic concept where a patient transfers their feelings or desires onto their therapist, often related to significant figures in their past. In this case, Kelvin's strong sexual desire for his therapist may be a sign of transference due to unconscious desires or unresolved conflicts with significant others in his past, such as his wife.

Kelvin Has Been in Psychoanalysis for Several Months