Question

A therapist treating a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder came up with the following analysis: the parents probably did not want children in the first place; the child just was not accepted; the child developed low self-esteem, dependency, and an inability to cope with separation. The therapist's theoretical orientation is probably:

Answer 1

Objects relations theory.

Step-by-step explanation:

Objects relations theory: The term object relations theory was originated with the idea of psychoanalytic theory of Sigmund Freud and diverges from his belief about human beings that they are motivated by aggressive and sexual drives instead the theory focuses on the idea that human beings are motivated through the need of contacting others or forming relationship with others.

In other words, it states the interpersonal relationship with another person, generally in family and especially the child and mother relationship.