Question 1

Mahler's concept of object constancy&#10;A) has little to do with Piaget's concept&#10;B) means overcoming the world of make-believe&#10;C) is a prerequisite to basic trust&#10;D) is an internal image of the mother

Accepted Answer

Mahler's concept of object constancy refers to the development of an internal image of the mother, allowing the child to maintain a stable relationship with her even when she is not physically present.

Question 2

Mahler's phase in which the child explores with unbridled enthusiasm is&#10;A) the normal autistic phase&#10;B) the symbiotic phase&#10;C) the rapprochement phase&#10;D) the practicing phase

Accepted Answer

Mahler's practicing phase is characterized by a child's exploration with unbridled enthusiasm, as they actively practice new skills and behaviors. The normal autistic phase refers to the child's initial withdrawal and self-absorption, the symbiotic phase describes a period of close physical and emotional attachment to the primary caregiver, and the rapprochement phase is marked by ambivalence and a desire for independence while still seeking reassurance from the caregiver.

Question 3

When the infant begins pulling back from the mother to inspect her, Mahler used the term&#10;A) hatched&#10;B) conflicted&#10;C) &#34;the love affair with the world&#34;&#10;D) stranger anxiety

Accepted Answer

Margaret Mahler used the term "hatched" to describe the phase in an infant's development when they begin to pull back from their mother to inspect her, indicating a new level of awareness and independence.

Question 4

In therapy with severely disturbed children, one of Mahler's most common goals was&#10;A) to promote a more pleasurable symbiosis&#10;B) to increase the infant's independence&#10;C) to overcome internal object constancy&#10;D) to teach the child essential social skills

Accepted Answer

The answer of In therapy with severely disturbed children, one...

Question 5

According to the text, the most significant criticism of Mahler's theory has to do with&#10;A) the phase of normal autism&#10;B) the phase of normal symbiosis&#10;C) the neglect of fathers' role in development&#10;D) the absence of statistic data

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, the most significant...

Question 6

Which is not a trait of autism?&#10;A) isolation from others&#10;B) avoidance of eye contact&#10;C) echoing of words&#10;D) competitive play

Accepted Answer

Competitive play is not a trait of autism. The other choices are common traits associated with autism.

Question 7

Mahler used which term to describe a state of non-differentiation between infant and mother?&#10;A) autism&#10;B) practicing&#10;C) symbiosis&#10;D) rapprochement

Accepted Answer

Mahler used the term symbiosis to describe a state of non-differentiation between infant and mother, where the infant sees themselves as an extension of the mother and cannot differentiate between themselves and their caregiver.

Question 8

Which phrase below does not describe Mahler's normal autism?&#10;A) inner focus&#10;B) stimulus barrier&#10;C) hyper alert&#10;D) still achieving physiological balance

Accepted Answer

Hyper alert does not describe Mahler's concept of normal autism, which is characterized by an inward focus and a lack of responsiveness to external stimuli.

Question 9

Crain, the textbook author, suggests&#10;A) Mahler was completely wrong about the normal autism phase&#10;B) Mahler's ideas could be extended to include oneness with nature&#10;C) Mahler devalued Piaget's concept of object permanence&#10;D) Mahler devalued Erikson's concept of trust

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the suggestion of Crain, the textbook author, regarding Mahler's ideas. Option B is the only choice that suggests Mahler's ideas could be extended, not rejected or devalued, to include oneness with nature. The other options suggest some sort of disagreement with Mahler's ideas.

Question 10

When an infant realizes she needs mother but still seeks independence, the infant is in Mahler's phase of&#10;A) rapprochement&#10;B) separation&#10;C) early practicing&#10;D) conflict

Accepted Answer

During the rapprochement phase, infants become aware of their need for their mother but simultaneously want to explore the world around them and assert their independence. They will alternate between approaching their mother for comfort and support, and then moving away to explore their environment. This phase typically occurs around 18 to 24 months of age.

Question 11

Mahler's belief in the caretaker's patient availability is similar to the view of&#10;A) Montessori&#10;B) Ainsworth&#10;C) both Montessori and Ainsworth&#10;D) neither Montessori nor Ainsworth

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mahler's belief in the caretaker's patient availability...

Deck 13: Mahlers Separationindividuation Theory