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Identify a true statement about Horney's belief regarding the construction of an idealized self-image.
 
  a. It leads to a state of self-regret.
  c. It is based on perfection.
  b. It is doomed to failure.
  d. All of these are correct.

Question 2

In Horney's view, the self-image of a neurotic:
 
  a. does not develop until he or she reaches middle age.
  b. is based on an unrealistic self-appraisal.
  c. does not differ from that of the normal person.
  d. is formed due to the predominance of the shadow archetype.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: In attempting to realize an unattainable ideal, neurotics engage in what Horney called the tyranny of the shoulds. Their attempt is doomed to failure because their self-image is not based on a realistic appraisal of their strengths and weaknesses. Instead, it is based on an illusion, an unattainable ideal of absolute perfection. They can never achieve their unrealistic self-image and end up in a state of self-hatred with no ability to forgive themselves or others.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
FEEDBACK: For normal people, the self-image is an idealized picture of oneself built on a flexible, realistic assessment of one's abilities. For neurotics, the self-image is based on an inflexible, unrealistic self-appraisal.





 

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