Question

Carlos is undergoing psychoanalysis with Dr. Lupe. After four months of therapy, he finds himself fantasizing about Dr. Lupe and perceives her as loving, kind, and warm. Carlos is most likely experiencing _____.

a) Transference
b) Countertransference
c) Resistance
d) Insight

Answer 1

Carlos is most likely experiencing transference.

Step-by-step explanation:

Carlos is most likely experiencing transference. Transference occurs in therapy when a patient projects feelings and emotions onto their therapist that are actually rooted in their past relationships or experiences. In this case, Carlos's perception of Dr. Lupe as loving, kind, and warm may be a result of transferring positive feelings from his past onto her.