During free association,a patient may become unwilling to talk about certain topics.What term would a psychoanalyst use to describe this change in the patient's willingness to verbalize?

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Resistance is a term used in psychoanalysis to describe a patient's unwillingness or difficulty in verbalizing certain topics during free association. It is seen as a defense mechanism that protects the patient from confronting painful feelings or memories.

During Free Association,a Patient May Become Unwilling to Talk About