Author Question: Which of the following is true of neurotic trends as described by Horney? a. They are ... (Read 161 times)

09madisonrousseau09 · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Which of the following is true of neurotic trends as described by Horney?

a. They are elaborations of the self-protective mechanisms.
b. They are displayed indiscriminately in any and all situations.
c. They are compulsive attitudes and behaviors.
d. All of these are correct.

Question 2

According to Horney, individuals of the aggressive personality type try to protect themselves against anxiety by expressing the neurotic need for _____.

a. perfection
c. admiration
b. self-sufficiency
d. affection

wergv · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Neurotic trends evolve from and elaborate on the self-protective mechanisms and involve compulsive attitudes and behavior. They are also displayed indiscriminately, in any and all situations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: The neurotic needs encompass the four ways of protecting ourselves against anxiety: gaining affection, being submissive, attaining power, and withdrawing. Attaining power relates to the needs for power, exploitation, prestige, admiration, and achievement or ambition. Horney noted that we all manifest neurotic needs to some extent.