Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Practice Exam

According to object relations theory, the normal symbiotic phase of development lasts until about what age?

5 months 2 years 5 years 2 weeks

Correct Answer:

5 months

Explanation:

In object relations theory, the normal symbiotic phase is when the infant experiences the caregiver and self as a single, undifferentiated unit. This period typically ends around five months of age, as the infant begins to separate and differentiate the self from the caregiver, initiating separation–individuation. The other options are inconsistent with this developmental window: two weeks is too early for sustained symbiosis, and two years or five years extend far beyond this early phase into later stages.

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