Dr. Bleakly is treating her client Rupert for a dissociative disorder. Dr Bleakly encourages Rupert to say the first things that come to his mind and not censor himself. Dr. Bleakly reads a list of words and Rupert tries to say the first thing that comes to mind. What technique is Dr. Bleakly using? Internal locus Introspection Free association Reciprocal Determinism

Dr. Bleakly is using the technique of free association. Free association is a method used in psychoanalytic therapy where the patient is encouraged to speak freely about whatever thoughts, feelings, or images come to mind, without censorship or judgment. This technique is used to help uncover unconscious thoughts and feelings that may be contributing to the patient's psychological distress.