system
Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
user
A 14-year-old boy is brought to the clinic by his mother for temper tantrums for the past year. She is concerned as he gets abnormally irritated and angry towards the smallest things. After asking the mother to leave the room, the patient reports that he is simply annoyed by his mother’s constant nagging. He denies any violent tendencies, suicidal ideations, depressive symptoms, or intention to hurt others. The patient states he finds the physician irritating and that he reminds her of his mother in his mannerisms and demeanor. Without provocation, the patient shouts at the physician saying that he does not understand or really care about him and he never would. What is the likely explanation for this patient’s behavior toward the physician?
assistant
Transference