Introduction to Object Relations Theory

Question 1

an offspring of Freud’s instinct theory, but it differs from
its ancestor in at least three general ways.

Answer 1

Object relations theory

Question 2

It places less
emphasis on biologically based drives and more importance on consistent patterns of interpersonal relationships

Answer 2

Object relations theory

Question 2

It generally see human contact and relatedness—not sexual pleasure—as the prime motive of human behavior.

Answer 2

Object relations theory

Question 2

It tends to be more maternal, stressing the intimacy and nurturing of the mother.

Answer 2

Object relations theory

Question 2

Although different drives may seem to have separate aims, their underlying aim is always the same—to reduce _____: that is, to achieve _____.

Answer 2

tension
pleasure

Question 2

An important portion of any relationship is the internal _____ ________ of early significant objects, such as the mother’s breast or the father’s penis, that have been _____, or taken into the infant’s psychic structure, and then ______
onto one’s partner.

Answer 2

psychic representations
introjected
projected