John sees his father as a source of much of his frustration and hostility, which serves to motivate him to work even harder so that he can be more successful than his father, which he hopes will result in receiving his respect. According to object relations theory, his view of his father and its impact on his thoughts and behavior are an example of a(n):

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In object relations theory, a "working representation" refers to the internalized image or mental representation of significant others, like a parent, which influences one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. John's perception of his father and its motivational impact on him is an example of this concept.

John Sees His Father as a Source of Much of His