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.
Question 2According 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
Question 3In 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
Question 4The 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.
Question 5All of the following are neurotic needs according to Horney
except:
a. safety.
c. admiration.
b. power.
d. exploitation.
Question 6According 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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