Question 1

According to Karen Horney, which of the following is the most decisive factor in personality development?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between parents and child

Question 2

Which of the following best describes Horney's concept of 'basic evil'?

Accepted Answer

Parental indifference, hostility, or overprotection leading to a child's sense of isolation

Question 3

A person who consistently seeks approval and affection from others, fearing rejection, is most likely demonstrating which of Horney's neurotic trends?

Accepted Answer

Moving toward others (Compliant Type)

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of Horney's three categories of neurotic trends?

Accepted Answer

Moving beyond others (Transcendent Type)

Question 5

Horney disagreed with Freud on the source of motivation. According to Horney, what is the primary source of motivation?

Accepted Answer

Self-realization and the desire to be loved

Question 6

Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own feelings to others and believing they are responsible for one's difficulties?

Accepted Answer

Externalization

Question 7

A student who avoids long-term obligations and prefers to keep their options open is most likely using which neurotic trend?

Accepted Answer

Moving away from others (Detached Type)

Question 8

Which of the following statements best reflects Horney's view on 'penis envy'?

Accepted Answer

Women's envy is actually about social power, not anatomy

Question 9

In Horney's theory, what is the irony of neurotic needs?

Accepted Answer

The strategies used to relieve anxiety often worsen it

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of compartmentalization as a defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A person who cheats on a test but still sees themselves as honest because they separate their actions from their self-image

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the 'tyranny of the shoulds' in Horney's theory?

Accepted Answer

The pressure to live up to an unrealistic ideal self

Question 12

A person who is aggressive, competitive, and exploits others to avoid being hurt is demonstrating which neurotic trend?

Accepted Answer

Moving against others (Hostile Type)

Question 13

Which of the following is a key difference between Horney's and Freud's theories?

Accepted Answer

Horney emphasized sociocultural factors over biological instincts

Question 14

According to Horney, what is the goal of a healthy personality?

Accepted Answer

Self-realization

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of 'basic anxiety' in Horney's theory?

Accepted Answer

A child feeling lonely and isolated in a hostile world

Question 16

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'externalization' in a real-life scenario?

Accepted Answer

Blaming coworkers for one's own lack of productivity

Question 17

Which of the following is a criticism of Horney's theory?

Accepted Answer

It is difficult to test empirically

Question 18

In consumer psychology, which type is most likely to prefer 'masculine' products according to Cohen's application of Horney's theory?

Accepted Answer

Hostile type

Question 19

Which of the following best describes Horney's approach to therapy?

Accepted Answer

Confronting neurotic needs and challenging the ideal self

Question 20

A person who avoids strong emotions to prevent being overwhelmed is using which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Excessive self-control

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