The relational model would suggest that early relationships
A) Are important because children do not yet have a sense of themselves as separate persons
B) Are the basis for developing internal representations of self and others
C) Prepare individuals for the expectation of love or rejection from others
D) None of the above
E) All the above

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The relational model posits that early relationships are crucial for several reasons: they help children before they have a fully developed sense of self (A), they form the basis for how individuals internally represent themselves and others (B), and they set the stage for future expectations of acceptance or rejection in relationships (C).

The Relational Model Would Suggest That Early Relationships