THEORIES CHAPTER 5 EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is true of Horney's theory on personality? - ANS It reflects a feminist
viewpoint of psychoanalysis
Karen Horney incorporated her own childhood experience of ____ into her theory -
ANS neglect and want for love
What factor in Horney's childhood is reflected in her personality theory? - ANS Her fear of
being unwanted by her parents
As a child Horney was: - ANS ambitious and rebellious
Horney decided to undergo psychoanalysis after: - ANS realizing her inability to alleviate her
depression and emotional problems otherwise
Horney agreed with Freud about the: - ANS importance of the early years in shaping the
adult personality
Which statement does not reflect Horney's views about childhood?
a. The fulfillment of safety needs of children can ensure their endurance to traumatic events
b. Biological forces are more important than social forces in shaping personality
c. There should be no discrimination based on gender
d. A child's security depends entirely on how the parents treat the child - ANS B
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, According to Horney, children can develop feelings of security in spite of traumatic events
when: - ANS parents show warmth and affection
In Horney's view, the more ____ a child represses his or her hostility toward the parents. -
ANS Guilt
Helplessness, fear, and hostility create what Horney called _____ - ANS basic anxiety
To Horney, basic anxiety is: - ANS the foundation of neurosis
Horney compensated for her feelings of helplessness as a child by: - ANS striving for
academic success
According to Horney, one of the self-protective devices used to cope with basic anxiety
involves: - ANS Withdrawing from people psychologically
According to Horney, neurotic needs are: - ANS irrational defenses against anxiety
All of the following are neurotic needs according to Horney except:
a. safety
b. power
c. admiration
d. exploitation - ANS A
The neurotic needs, as proposed by Horney, should become a cause for concern if a person: -
ANS is found to pursue one of them compulsively
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is true of Horney's theory on personality? - ANS It reflects a feminist
viewpoint of psychoanalysis
Karen Horney incorporated her own childhood experience of ____ into her theory -
ANS neglect and want for love
What factor in Horney's childhood is reflected in her personality theory? - ANS Her fear of
being unwanted by her parents
As a child Horney was: - ANS ambitious and rebellious
Horney decided to undergo psychoanalysis after: - ANS realizing her inability to alleviate her
depression and emotional problems otherwise
Horney agreed with Freud about the: - ANS importance of the early years in shaping the
adult personality
Which statement does not reflect Horney's views about childhood?
a. The fulfillment of safety needs of children can ensure their endurance to traumatic events
b. Biological forces are more important than social forces in shaping personality
c. There should be no discrimination based on gender
d. A child's security depends entirely on how the parents treat the child - ANS B
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, According to Horney, children can develop feelings of security in spite of traumatic events
when: - ANS parents show warmth and affection
In Horney's view, the more ____ a child represses his or her hostility toward the parents. -
ANS Guilt
Helplessness, fear, and hostility create what Horney called _____ - ANS basic anxiety
To Horney, basic anxiety is: - ANS the foundation of neurosis
Horney compensated for her feelings of helplessness as a child by: - ANS striving for
academic success
According to Horney, one of the self-protective devices used to cope with basic anxiety
involves: - ANS Withdrawing from people psychologically
According to Horney, neurotic needs are: - ANS irrational defenses against anxiety
All of the following are neurotic needs according to Horney except:
a. safety
b. power
c. admiration
d. exploitation - ANS A
The neurotic needs, as proposed by Horney, should become a cause for concern if a person: -
ANS is found to pursue one of them compulsively
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