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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.
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A 40-year-old woman comes to the therapist for weekly psychotherapy. She was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and anxiety after her divorce 1 year ago. During last week's appointment, she spoke about her ex-husband's timidity and lack of advancement at work; despite her urging, he never asked for a raise. Today, when the therapist asks how she is doing, she replies, “If there's something you want to know, have the courage to ask me! I have no respect for a man who won't speak his mind!” The patient's behavior can be best described as an instance of which of the following?
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Transference