In Therapy with Severely Disturbed Children, One of Mahler's Most

question 10

Multiple Choice

In therapy with severely disturbed children, one of Mahler's most common goals was

• A) to promote a more pleasurable symbiosis
• B) to increase the infant's independence
• C) to overcome internal object constancy
• D) to teach the child essential social skills

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Definitions:

Alternating Personalities

Refers to a psychological condition, often associated with dissociative identity disorder (DID), where an individual exhibits two or more distinct and alternating personalities or identities.

Reality

The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.

Social-Cognitive

A theoretical perspective that emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in understanding social behavior, including how we interpret, analyze, and remember information about the social world.

Vulnerable

A state of being open to harm, attack, or emotional hurt, often due to a lack of protection or defense.