Question 1

According to Karen Horney, which of the following is considered 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 anxiety'?

Accepted Answer

A child's feeling of loneliness and isolation in a hostile world

Question 3

A student who always tries to avoid conflicts and seeks approval from others 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 Karen Horney's criticisms of Freud's psychoanalytic theory?

Accepted Answer

The unconscious mind has no influence on behavior

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Externalization

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Moving against others (Hostile Type)

Question 7

According to Horney, what is the irony of neurotic needs?

Accepted Answer

The strategies used to relieve anxiety often worsen it

Question 8

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'the tyranny of the shoulds'?

Accepted Answer

A person constantly feels they must be perfect and is never satisfied with themselves

Question 9

Which of the following is a real-world example of compartmentalization as a defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A doctor who is caring at work but rude at home, without seeing the contradiction

Question 10

Which of the following statements best reflects Horney's view on the source of motivation?

Accepted Answer

The desire for self-realization and to be loved by others

Question 11

A person who avoids long-term obligations and prefers to be self-sufficient is most likely demonstrating which neurotic trend?

Accepted Answer

Moving away from others (Detached Type)

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of 'basic evil' according to Horney?

Accepted Answer

Parents who are indifferent, hostile, or break promises

Question 13

Which of the following best describes Horney's view on 'womb envy'?

Accepted Answer

Men may envy women's ability to bear children

Question 14

Which of the following is a healthy approach to coping with basic anxiety, according to Horney?

Accepted Answer

Integrating all three neurotic trends in a flexible way

Question 15

In Horney's theory, what is the main goal of therapy?

Accepted Answer

To confront neurotic needs and challenge the 'ideal' self

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of 'excessive self-control' as a defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A person who avoids expressing any strong emotions to prevent being overwhelmed

Question 17

According to Horney, what is the relationship between neurosis and normal life?

Accepted Answer

Neurosis is a part of normal life and a way to make life bearable

Question 18

Which of the following best illustrates the application of Horney's theory to consumer psychology?

Accepted Answer

Compliant types prefer personal products, hostile types prefer 'masculine' products, and detached types have no preference

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

It is difficult to test and lacks empirical research

Question 20

A person who attributes their own dependence on others to everyone else being 'needy' is demonstrating which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Externalization

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