Author Question: Describe how object relations theories are similar to and different from Freud's ideas. What will ... (Read 17 times)

charchew · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Describe how object relations theories are similar to and different from Freud's ideas.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Powers proposed that _________ resemble scripts, whereas _________ concepts are broad guidelines for behavior.

a. principles; program
b. programs; system
c. programs; principle
d. principles; system

cdmart10 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

They are similar in that both refer to an individual's bonds with external objects. They are different in that object relations theories focus only on bonds with other people, whereas Freud's ideas were more all-inclusive. They are also different in that, according to Freud, the bonds exist to satisfy the id. According to object relations theories, they exist to serve a basic ego function.

Answer to Question 2

C