Object Relations - Mahler

Question 1

What is the focus of object relations?

Answer 1

relationship between infant & mother and the impact on infants development of self

Question 2

During this stage the infant is self centered

Answer 2

autistic stage (birth -1 mon)

Question 3

When does an Infant begins to understand mother is separate being

Answer 3

symbolic stage (1-5 mon)

Question 4

During the _______ the infant begins to separate from care taker, becomes more mobile and wants to act independently

Answer 4

separation and individuation stage (5-9 mon)

Question 5

During this stage, the Infant internalizes image if caregiver and understands they will exist even when they are not present

Answer 5

object constancy (24-48 mon)

Question 6

During this substage, the infant walks freely and becomes distant from the mother

Answer 6

practicing (9-15 mon)

Question 7

During this substage, the infant is once again close to the mother

Answer 7

reapproachment (15-24 months)