Free association is central to

A) personality development.
B) reaction formation.
C) psychoanalysis.
D) projective testing.

Free Association

a psychoanalytic technique in which a patient speaks freely about whatever thoughts or images come to mind, allowing for the exploration of the unconscious.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic technique and theory developed by Sigmund Freud that aims to explore the unconscious mind to resolve psychological conflicts and issues.

Reaction Formation

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a way opposite to their actual feelings.