Posted in Questions on Nov 14th, 2008 No Comments »
How Neurotic was Sigmund Freud?
There’s no doubt that Sigmund Freud has made a huge contribution to the evolution and well being of mankind. Freud’s insight into human nature and his exploration of the human psyche laid the groundwork for most western psychological theory and understanding in the world today.
From Object Relations Theory to Depth Psychology [...]
Posted in Perceptions on Sep 9th, 2008 No Comments »
Introjection is a psychological process where the subject replicates in itself behaviors, attributes or other fragments of the surrounding world, especially of other subjects.
In this case the subject is you – me – us – we. Well, anyway – it’s anyone who has been born of human beings and raised by human beings in some [...]
Posted in Observations on Jun 28th, 2008 No Comments »
Understanding object relations theory gives one invaluable insight into themselves and others.
Object Relations Theory is the idea that the ego-self exists in relation to other objects, which may be external or internal. The internal objects are internalized versions of external objects, primarily formed from early interactions with the environment (primarily parents).
Three fundamental “affects” that can [...]
Posted in Questions on Feb 28th, 2008 1 Comment »
According to object relations theory, object constancy involves maintaining a lasting relationship with a specific object, or rejecting any substitute for such an object. Example of the latter: rejecting mothering from anyone except one’s own mother.
Object constancy is “the capacity to recognize and tolerate loving and hostile feelings toward the same object; the capacity to [...]
