Author Question: Horney's compliant personality is similar to Adler's: a. avoiding type. c. getting type. b. ... (Read 92 times)

mmm · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Horney's compliant personality is similar to Adler's:

a. avoiding type.
c. getting type.
b. defying type.
d. ruling type.

Question 2

In Horney' view, a person with a(n) _____ personality type would need to feel superior to others by automatic recognition of his or her uniqueness without struggle or involvement with others.

a. aggressive
c. dominant
b. compliant
d. detached

Bsand8 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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 Question 2

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.