The four self-protective mechanisms that were proposed by Horney:
a. indicate a person's drive for perfection.
b. defend against basic anxiety.
c. provide happiness and pleasure.
d. guarantee food, shelter, warmth, and love.
Question 2In Horney's view, a child who isolates himself and refuses to play with others may be experiencing:
a. the castration anxiety.
c. withdrawal.
b. self-actualization.
d. the Oedipus complex.
Question 3According to Horney, one of the self-protective devices used to cope with basic anxiety involves:
a. creating feelings of loss and regret.
c. withdrawing from people psychologically.
b. manifesting physical symptoms of pain.
d. acting out sexually.
Question 4Horney compensated for her feelings of helplessness as a child by:
a. giving in to her parents' demands.
b. using rage and retribution toward everyone.
c. striving for academic success.
d. avoiding members of the opposite sex.
Question 5Horney believed that _____ people must repress their personal desires and cannot defend against abuse.
a. powerful
c. indifferent
b. submissive
d. affectionate
Question 6In Horney's view, in which of the following ways do children strive to protect against basic anxiety?
a. By seeking affection or love
c. By withdrawing from people
b. By attaining power
d. All of these are correct.
Question 7To Horney, basic anxiety is:
a. the foundation of neurosis.
c. a latent trait.
b. the fear of the unknown.
d. a cardinal trait.
Question 8Helplessness, fear, and hostility create what Horney called _____.
a. basic negativism
c. cognitive complexity
b. basic anxiety
d. conditions of worth