In Horney's system, conflict in personality:

(Answer to Q. 1)  ANS: A
FEEDBACK: In Horney's system, conflict is defined as the basic incompatibility of the three neurotic trends; this conflict is the core of neurosis. All of us, whether neurotic or normal, suffer some conflict among these basically irreconcilable modes.

(Answer to Q. 2)  ANS: C
FEEDBACK: Similarities exist between the three personality types proposed by Horney and the styles of life in Adler's personality theory. Horney's compliant personality is similar to Adler's getting type, the aggressive personality is like the dominant or ruling type, and the detached personality is similar to the avoiding type.

(Answer to Q. 3)  ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Individuals with a detached personality type need to feel superior, but not in the same way aggressive personalities do. Because detached people cannot actively compete with other people for superioritythat would mean becoming involved with othersthey believe their greatness should be recognized automatically, without struggle or effort on their part.

(Answer to Q. 4)  ANS: B
FEEDBACK: Detached personalities have an almost desperate desire for privacy. They suppress or deny all feelings toward other people, particularly feelings of love and hate. If they are to function as detached personalities, they must rely on their own resources, which must be well developed.

(Answer to Q. 5)  ANS: D
FEEDBACK: People with an aggressive personality type drive themselves hard to become the best. As a result, they may actually become highly successful in their careers, although the work itself will not provide intrinsic satisfaction.