Marcel is 21 years old and has never gone on a date. His parents are concerned and take him to see a therapist. The therapist tells Marcel to lie down on the couch and relax. The therapist sits behind Marcel and asks him to say whatever comes into his head. Marcel eventually talks about his fear of women, which leads him to think about his early experiences with women: his mother, her friends, his teachers, and so on. The therapist is using a technique known as ________.
Select one:
a. pole-shifting
b. free association
c. the empty chair technique
d. counterconditioning
