Separation-Individuation Theory

Question 1

focused on independence, how the child grows entirely dependent being to one who is relatively independent, both physically and
psychologically

Answer 1

Psychological Birth

Question 2

internal process of mental separation from the mother

Answer 2

Separation

Question 3

developing self-concept, the child’s developing capacity to represent the mother, allows his/her independence from the mother

Answer 3

Individuation

Question 4

first weeks of life and shows little social engagement, infant is focused on himself/herself, uninterested in external stimuli as if they are inside their own egg shell

Answer 4

Normal Autistic Phase

Question 5

Primary Goal: achieve a state of equilibrium, while lacking the understanding that the satisfaction needs may come from an external source

Answer 5

Normal Autistic Phase

Question 6

first 6 months of life, occurs when the child gains, awareness of caregivers but has no sense of individuality, acknowledges the mother’s existence as the main source of need-satisfaction, egg extends to include the mother

Answer 6

Normal Symbiotic Phase

Question 7

child develop a sense of self, separated from the mother

Answer 7

Separation-Individuation

Question 8

occurs when the child first gains awareness that he or she is separate from the mother

Answer 8

Differentiation

Question 9

occurs when child becomes toddler, gaining motor skills that enable the child to explore the world independently from his or her caregivers. hastens the physical development and separation anxiety decreases

Answer 9

Practicing

Question 10

“backing off” from separation, the child becomes anxious about separation from his mother and regains closeness

Answer 10

Rapprochement

Question 11

development of an internalized mental model of the mother, which unconsciously accompanies and supports the child even when they are physically separated

Answer 11

Object Constancy