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Which of the following is true of neurotic trends as described by Horney?
 
  a. They are elaborations of the self-protective mechanisms.
  b. They are displayed indiscriminately in any and all situations.
  c. They are compulsive attitudes and behaviors.
  d. All of these are correct.

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Question 2

According to Horney, individuals of the aggressive personality type try to protect themselves against anxiety by expressing the neurotic need for _____.
 
  a. perfection
  c. admiration
  b. self-sufficiency
  d. affection

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Question 3

In Horney's view, _____ includes the neurotic needs for self-sufficiency, perfection, and narrow limits to life.
 
  a. gaining affection
  c. attaining power
  b. withdrawing
  d. being submissive

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Question 4

The neurotic needs, as proposed by Horney, should become a cause for concern if a person:
 
  a. manifests any of them, even in a transient sense.
  b. is found to pursue one of them compulsively.
  c. experiences more than three of them.
  d. exhibits all of the neurotic needs.

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Question 5

All of the following are neurotic needs according to Horney except:
 
  a. safety.
  c. admiration.
  b. power.
  d. exploitation.

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Question 6

According to Horney, neurotic needs are:
 
  a. irrational defenses against anxiety.
  b. spontaneous and seemingly purposeless behaviors.
  c. the innate needs to understand and overcome difficulties.
  d. consciously planned aspects of behavior.

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