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 term used in psychoanalysis to describe the unconscious redirection of feelings and desires from one person to another, often in the context of a therapeutic relationship. In this case, Maria is unconsciously projecting feelings and behaviors associated with her father onto her therapist.

Maria Has Recently Begun Unconsciously Acting Toward Her Therapist as If