Object relations theory: Difference between revisions

Content deleted Content added
m Fairbairn's Structural Theory: formatting fix(es), replaced: ,''' → ''',
Line 221:
'''The child's central ego''' relates to the '''Ideal object''' when the parent is supportive and nurturant.
 
'''The antilibidinal ego''' relates only to the '''rejecting object,''', and these structures contain the child's fear and anger as well as the parent's indifference, neglect or outright abuse.
 
'''The libidinal ego''' relates only to the '''exciting object''', and these structures contain the overly hopeful child who relates to the exciting over-promising parent.