While focusing on several intrusive thoughts that had been bothering her recently,Jenny was instructed by her therapist to report any ideas or memories stimulated by these thoughts. Jenny's therapist was making use of a technique known as

A) active listening.
B) free association.
C) systematic desensitization.
D) transference.

Jenny's therapist is instructing her to report any ideas or memories stimulated by her intrusive thoughts, which is the basis of free association. In free association, the client is asked to freely express any thoughts or feelings that come to mind without censorship, which can help uncover underlying patterns or conflicts. Active listening involves simply listening and reflecting back what the client has said, systematic desensitization involves gradually exposing the client to feared stimuli to reduce anxiety, and transference involves the client projecting their feelings onto the therapist.