ANACLITIC IDENTIFICATION
Anaclitic Identification: A Psychoanalytic Perspective The Core Definition of Anaclitic Identification Anaclitic identification stands as a foundational concept within psychoanalytic theory, primarily describing the initial, dependency-driven stage of personality assimilation that occurs during early childhood development. The term “anaclitic” itself derives from the Greek for “leaning upon,” perfectly encapsulating the state of utter reliance the […]