Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
transference
noun
/trænsˈfɜːrəns/
Definition
The act of transferring feelings, emotions, or reactions from one person or situation to another.
Examples
- In therapy, transference can help uncover unresolved conflicts.
- The teacher experienced transference when her student reminded her of her younger brother.
- He felt a strong transference of trust towards his new mentor.
Meaning
Transference is often discussed in psychology, where a patient projects feelings about someone else, typically from childhood, onto their therapist or another individual.
Synonyms
- transfer
- conversion
- shift
