Question

The process of exhibiting strong emotions toward one’s therapist that one would normally feel for another person is referred to as __________.
A.
distortion
B.
transference
C.
resistance
D.
free association

Answer 1

B. transference

Transference is when a client projects feelings about important people in their life onto the therapist. (Resistance is avoiding painful topics; free association is saying whatever comes to mind; distortion isn't the correct term here.)