The Object-Relations Theorist Who Stressed the Centrality of "Good Enough

question 26

Multiple Choice

The object-relations theorist who stressed the centrality of "good enough" mothering in a holding environment was:

• A)Margaret Mahler.
• B)David Winnicott .
• C)Otto Kernberg.
• D)Heinz Kohut.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious processes as they are manifested in a person's present behavior.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning that focuses solely on observable behaviors, discounting the importance of such mental activity as thinking, wishing, and hoping.

Humanism

A philosophical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, often prioritizing human welfare, values, and dignity.

Endosymbiosis

A theory in evolutionary biology suggesting that some organelles within cells were once independent prokaryotic organisms that began living symbiotically inside larger cells.