What term did Fairbairn coin, regarding the self and internalized others?
Structural theory
Attachment theory
Social theory
Cultural theory
Answer
Structural theory posits that the self and internalized others are organized in a hierarchical structure. This internal structure reflects external social structures and is formed through interactions with significant figures in early life, such as parents and caregivers. Within this structure, the self forms as a central organizing agency that mediates between the internalized others and the external world, allowing individuals to adapt and function in their social environment.
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