Fairbairn believed that psychopathology arises mainly from?
Environmental factors
Genetic predisposition
Failed object relations
Ineffective coping strategies
Answer
Psychopathology, according to Fairbairn's theory, primarily stems from failed object relations, referring to unsatisfying or disrupted early attachments individuals have with significant others. These impaired relationships impede emotional development and result in internal conflicts and defense mechanisms that manifest as psychological disturbances in adulthood.
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