Westen defines all of these as fundamental postulates of modern psychoanalytic theory EXCEPT

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None of the other options are postulates that Westen identifies as fundamental to modern psychoanalytic theory. In fact, Westen emphasizes the continuing importance of the unconscious, mental representations of self and relationships, and the role of internal conflicts in shaping behavior. However, he does not suggest that childhood experiences are irrelevant for understanding adult relationship styles. Instead, he argues that childhood experiences shape mental representations that continue to influence adult behavior, but that these representations may be modified over time through new experiences and therapeutic interventions.

Westen Defines All of These as Fundamental Postulates of Modern