According to the object relations theorist D.W.Winnicott,the purpose of a false self is to ________.
A) compensate for an inferiority complex
B) defend the superego from unconscious urges
C) protect the true self by keeping it invisible
D) motivate us to perform moral behavior

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According to Winnicott, the purpose of a false self is to protect the true self from external threats by presenting a socially acceptable persona to the world. The false self helps individuals navigate relationships and social interactions by conforming to societal expectations, while the true self remains hidden and protected. Therefore, the false self serves as a defensive mechanism rather than compensating for an inferiority complex or defending the superego. The false self also does not necessarily motivate moral behavior.

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