Transference (Psychology)
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The unconscious transfer to others (including psychotherapists) of feelings and attitudes which were originally associated with important figures (parents, siblings, etc.) in one's early life. |
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human only; no qualif; DF: TRANSFERENCE |
Transference (Psychology) Categories.
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Countertransference (Psychology) - Conscious or unconscious emotional reaction of the therapist to the patient which may interfere with treatment. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed.) |
Transference (Psychology) Definitions and Terms
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