Is Melanie Klein associated with object relations theory?
No
Yes, She Was the Primary Figure in Its Development
Yes, But She Disagreed With It
No, but She Founded It
Answer
Melanie Klein was the primary figure in the development of object relations theory, a psychoanalytic theory that emphasizes the role of early relationships with caregivers in shaping personality development. She believed that infants are born with an innate drive to seek pleasure and avoid pain, and that they experience their caregivers as objects that can either provide or withhold gratification.
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