Steven Is a Two-And-A-Half-Year-Old Child Who Is Beginning to Unify

question 61

Multiple Choice

Steven is a two-and-a-half-year-old child who is beginning to unify the good and the bad aspects of his mother with the image of her as a separate entity in the external world.He is also beginning to develop a stable sense of "me." Mahler would describe Steven as in the _____ phase of the separation-individuation process.

• A) consolidation
• B) rapprochement
• C) normal symbiosis
• D) practicing

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Definitions:

Personal Significance

The importance or relevance of something to an individual, often based on personal values, beliefs, or experiences.

Social Significance

The extent to which something is perceived as important or meaningful within a society or social group, often influencing trends and behaviors.

Involvement

The personal, financial, and social significance of the decision being made.

Low-involvement Products

Goods and services that require minimal thought and effort from the consumer before being purchased, often due to their low cost or frequent use.