Kathy's father was an abusive alcoholic and as a result of her early experience, Kathy has a distorted mental image of all fathers as being abusive people. According to a certain theory, there will be an unconscious influence on Kathy's future relationships with men. This view is represented by the:

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Object relations theory focuses on the influence of early relationships and experiences on an individual's psychological development and future relationships. Kathy's distorted image of fathers is an example of how early experiences can unconsciously affect her future relationships with men.

Kathy's Father Was an Abusive Alcoholic and as a Result