A client made sexual advances toward his therapist,not because of the physical attraction he thinks he feels,but because unconsciously he needs assurance that he will not be dropped from therapy.In psychoanalysis,this behavior is known as

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The behavior described is an example of transference, which is a common phenomenon in psychotherapy where a client unconsciously projects feelings and emotions onto the therapist that originated from past experiences and relationships. In this case, the client's need for assurance is being projected onto the therapist through sexual advances.

A Client Made Sexual Advances Toward His Therapist,not Because of the Physical