Author Question: Horney proposed the concept of the idealized self-image that helps us to improve and control their ... (Read 83 times)

tingc95 · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Horney proposed the concept of the idealized self-image that helps us to improve and control their personality.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

According to Horney, a person exhibiting a neurotic trend of moving against other people is most likely to have a neurotic need for perfection.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
FEEDBACK: Neurotics, who experience conflict between incompatible modes of behavior, have personalities characterized by disunity and disharmony. They construct an idealized self-image for the same purpose as normal people do: to unify the personality. But their attempt is doomed to failure because their self-image is not based on a realistic appraisal of their strengths and weaknesses.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
FEEDBACK: According to Horney, a person exhibiting a neurotic trend of moving against other people is most likely to have a neurotic need for power, exploitation, prestige, admiration, and achievement.