Freud preferred ____ as his method of treatment because,though it was more difficult to arrive at the original traumatic experience,once the experience was acknowledged it was available to the patient to deal with in a rational manner.

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Freud preferred free association as his method of treatment because it allowed the patient to speak freely and spontaneously, which would enable the unveiling of the unconscious conflicts and experiences. Hypnosis was used in the early stages of his practice but it did not produce consistent and reliable results. Hand pressure and electro-therapy were not used as methods of treatment by Freud.

Freud Preferred ____ as His Method of Treatment Because,though It