A psychotherapist instructs Dilawar 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:

Correct answer: B. free association

  • A. fixation
  • B. free association
  • C. factor analysis
  • D. projection

Explanation

Free association asks a person to report thoughts without censorship, allowing unconscious ideas and feelings to emerge. Fixation refers to being stuck at a psychosexual stage, while projection involves attributing one's own unacceptable impulses to others.

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