Which pairing is correct?

Which pairing is correct?

• A. D. W. Winnicott — Object Relations psychology
• B. Heinz Kohut — Psychoanalytic art therapy
• C. Margaret Mahler — Self Psychology
• D. Judith Rubin — Self Psychology

Answer: (A)

This question tests how theorists are paired with major psychotherapeutic approaches. D. W. Winnicott is a central figure in Object Relations theory, focusing on how early relationships with caregivers shape the developing self and our internalized objects. His ideas about the holding environment, the true versus false self, and transitional objects illustrate the core concerns of Object Relations, making this pairing correct. Heinz Kohut represents Self Psychology, not a psychoanalytic art therapy approach, with emphasis on the development and cohesion of the self and the role of selfobjects. Margaret Mahler is best known for Separation-Individuation within Object Relations, not Self Psychology. Judith Rubin is a prominent figure in art therapy, not Self Psychology.

This question tests how theorists are paired with major psychotherapeutic approaches. D. W. Winnicott is a central figure in Object Relations theory, focusing on how early relationships with caregivers shape the developing self and our internalized objects. His ideas about the holding environment, the true versus false self, and transitional objects illustrate the core concerns of Object Relations, making this pairing correct.

Heinz Kohut represents Self Psychology, not a psychoanalytic art therapy approach, with emphasis on the development and cohesion of the self and the role of selfobjects. Margaret Mahler is best known for Separation-Individuation within Object Relations, not Self Psychology. Judith Rubin is a prominent figure in art therapy, not Self Psychology.