A psychotherapist instructs Dane to relax,close his eyes,and state aloud whatever thoughts come to mind no matter how trivial or absurd.The therapist is using a technique known as
A) fixation.
B) free association.
C) projection.
D) hypnosis.

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The instruction to relax, close his eyes, and state aloud whatever thoughts come to mind no matter how trivial or absurd is characteristic of the Freudian technique of free association. In this technique, the client is encouraged to speak freely and without censoring, in order to uncover unconscious thoughts and feelings.

A Psychotherapist Instructs Dane to Relax,close His Eyes,and State Aloud