Theorists

Question 1

Margaret Mahler

Answer 1

Ego psychology based on early infantile development
first 2 mo: autistic phase, little interest in interpersonal relationships
2 to 6 mo: symbiosis; psychological fusion between mother and child, lack of differentiation
6 to 36 mo: individuation (rapproachment = refueling, returns to check in on mother, occurs 16 to 24 mo)

Question 2

According to Winnicott, a child can have a _____________________, which is a comforting substitute for the primary caregiver

Answer 2

transitional object