In psychoanalysis, free association is used to

A) overcome resistance.
B) explore the unconscious.
C) modify maladaptive habits.
D) clarify clients' feelings about their self-concept.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique where the patient verbalizes thoughts as they occur without censorship or filtering, to uncover unconscious processes.

Unconscious

Refers to the part of the human mind that is beyond awareness, holding thoughts, memories, and desires that are not accessible through conscious thought.

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; in a psychological context, it could refer to the opposition to change or the treatment process.