Maureen is feeling increasingly anxious. Her therapist suggests to Maureen that she has not psychologically separated herself from her mother. Maureen's therapist most likely
Agrees with the theories of ______.

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Margaret Mahler's theory of separation-individuation emphasizes the process of psychological separation from the mother or primary caregiver during infancy and early childhood, which allows the individual to develop a sense of self and autonomy. The therapist's suggestion that Maureen has not psychologically separated from her mother suggests a belief in Mahler's theory. Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development does not specifically address the issue of separation from caregivers, Karen Horney's theory focuses more on interpersonal relationships and anxiety, and Carl Jung's theory emphasizes the collective unconscious and archetypes.

Maureen Is Feeling Increasingly Anxious