Author Question: According to Horney, neurotic needs become less severe and are likely be overcome in late childhood ... (Read 47 times)

dejastew · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

According to Horney, neurotic needs become less severe and are likely be overcome in late childhood even with no intervention on the part of the parents.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

In Horney's view, neurotic needs were actual rational solutions to one's problems.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

harveenkau8139 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
FEEDBACK: Neurotic needs are 10 irrational defenses against anxiety that become a permanent part of personality and that affect behavior. Parentchild relationships will either satisfy or frustrate the child's need for safety. If that need is frustrated, the outcome is neurotic behavior.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
FEEDBACK: Horney listed 10 such needs, which she termed neurotic needs because they are irrational solutions to one's problems. Horney believed that any of the self-protective mechanisms could become so permanent a part of the personality that it assumes the characteristics of a drive or need in determining the individual's behavior.