ling is participating in psychotherapy. initially, she was fearful of the process, worried that the therapist would judge her negatively, and reluctant to ask questions. after a few sessions with the therapist, ling has discovered that her opinions are valued, and she is responsible for contributing to the establishment of treatment goals. she is surprised by the trust that she has established with the therapist. ling's experiences best illustrate the principle of: transference. flooding. cognitive distortion. therapeutic alliance.