What Is the Overarching Principle of Object Relations Theory

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the overarching principle of object relations theory?

• A) Dream objects have a special significance to the person's waking life.
• B) Every object we encounter reflects our unconscious experience.
• C) We relate to others through our mental images of them.
• D) We project psychological characteristics on physical objects.

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