The Object Relations Theorist Melanie Klein Suggests That Important Love

question 83

Multiple Choice

The object relations theorist Melanie Klein suggests that important love relationships are mixed with emotions such as envy, fear, and guilt. People react to these emotions by

• A) avoiding close relationships.
• B) resorting to idealizations of relationships.
• C) regressing to early stages of psychosexual development.
• D) adopting a new object.

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Definitions:

Extrovert

A personality type characterized by sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and high levels of emotional expressiveness.

Jung's View

Refers to Carl Jung's psychological theories which include concepts such as the collective unconscious, archetypes, and the process of individuation.

Style Of Life

A concept in psychology that refers to an individual's unique way of expressing their personality, including their habits, attitudes, and values.

Striving For Superiority

A concept in Adlerian psychology referring to the inherent drive in individuals to overcome challenges and improve themselves, aimed at achieving personal excellence or superiority.