According to object relations theory, a child's relationship with his or her parents

A) is not as important as the child's relationship with peers.
B) affects the way the child thinks of others in future relationships.
C) is more important as the child grows older, especially in the adolescent years.
D) is not as important as neo-Freudian theorists originally claimed.

Object relations theory emphasizes the importance of early experiences and relationships, particularly with parents or primary caregivers, in shaping an individual's development and later relationships. The child's relationship with parents in early childhood forms the basis for their internalized representations (or objects) of relationships, which can influence how they think about and relate to others in the future.