Patricia begins to talk to her therapist as if he is her father. She also reacts with extreme fear as she did when she was a child. What kind of behaviour is Patricia exhibiting?

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Patricia is exhibiting transference, which is when a patient begins to transfer feelings and attitudes from a past relationship onto the therapist. In this case, Patricia is transferring her feelings towards her father onto her therapist.

Patricia Begins to Talk to Her Therapist as If He