According to the object relations theorist D.W.Winnicott,the purpose of a transitional object is to ________.
A) compensate for an inferiority complex
B) defend the superego from unconscious urges
C) protect the true self by keeping it invisible
D) compensate for the fact that we cannot have our loved ones with us all of the time

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According to D.W. Winnicott, transitional objects such as teddy bears or blankets serve as a source of comfort and security for young children during the process of separating from their primary caregiver. They help children cope with anxiety by providing a sense of continuity and stability, and compensate for the fact that they cannot have their loved ones with them all the time.

According to the Object Relations Theorist D