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Transference (Psychology)
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Definition
: 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.
human only; no qualif; DF: TRANSFERENCE
Examples
Countertransference (Psychology)
Other names
Transferences (Psychology); Transference