Mahler's stages of development

Question 1

Stage 1 of Mahler’s stages of development

Answer 1

Autistic phase

Question 2

Stage 2 of Mahler’s stages of development

Answer 2

Symbiotic phase

Question 3

Stage 3 of Mahler’s stages of development

Answer 3

Separation individuation

Question 4

Stage 3, subphase 1 of Mahler’s stages of development

Answer 4

Differentiation

Question 5

Stage 3, subphase 2 of Mahler’s stages of development

Answer 5

Practicing

Question 6

Stage 3, subphase 3 of Mahler’s stages of development

Answer 6

Rapprochement

Question 7

Stage 3, subphase 4 of Mahler’s stages of development

Answer 7

Object constancy

Question 8

Ages for stage 1 of Mahler’s stages of development

Answer 8

0-4 weeks

Question 9

Ages for stage 2 of Mahler’s stages of development

Answer 9

1-6 months

Question 10

Ages for stage 3, subphase 1 of Mahler’s stages of development

Answer 10

6-10 months

Question 11

Ages for stage 3, subphase 2 of Mahler’s stages of development

Answer 11

10-16 months

Question 12

Ages for stage 3, subphase 3 of Mahler’s stages of development

Answer 12

16-24 months

Question 13

Ages for stage 3, subphase 4 of Mahler’s stages of development

Answer 13

24-36 months

Question 14

Mahler’s stage of development at which the child is cut off and spends most time sleeping

Answer 14

Autistic

Question 15

Mahler’s stage of development at which the child considers themselves and their mother to be one person

Answer 15

Symbiotic

Question 16

Mahler’s stage of development at which the child begins to see themselves as an individual, and separation anxiety is often first seen

Answer 16

Differentiation

Question 17

Mahler’s stage of development at which the child begins to explore connections with the external world and other people than their mother. Usually not happy playing at this phase unless the mother is in sight.

Answer 17

Practicing

Question 18

Mahler’s stage of development at which the child has to resolve their desire to both be with their mother and have independence. Often leads to tantrums and transitional objects are used.

Answer 18

Rapprochement

Question 19

Mahler’s stage of development at which the child has accepted object constancy and is happy to be separate from their mother for periods of time

Answer 19

Object constancy