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 MOST likely:
A) existential.
B) biological.
C) object relations theory.
D) cognitive-behavioral theory.

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The therapist's analysis focuses on early relationships and how they shape the individual's self-concept and coping mechanisms, which aligns with object relations theory. This theory emphasizes the importance of early family interactions and their impact on personality development.

A Therapist Treating a Client Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder