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Resistances are unconscious defenses that prevent the patient from becoming aware of certain thoughts or feelings. Freud even says that producing many dreams can sometimes be a form of resistance. David: Wow, so even dreams can be a way to avoid facing something? Anna: Yes! That’s one of the most important ideas. Dreams are not always straightforward; sometimes they actually delay progress in therapy. David: So the analyst has to decide when to interpret a dream? Anna: Exactly. Freud emphasizes