Asked by Rachel Frame on Jun 28, 2024

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Horney believed that a person may protect themselves from basic anxiety with any one of ten neurotic needs.These neurotic needs become irrational solutions to one's problems; they can be grouped into three categories of directional movement called neurotic trends.Consider the three neurotic trends and give (a)an explanation of each of these neurotic trends in your own words,and (B)give a real-life example of each of the three neurotic trends.

Neurotic Trends

Patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that are dominated by anxieties and fears, often leading to maladaptive coping mechanisms.

Basic Anxiety

A term in psychoanalytic theory referring to feelings of insecurity and apprehension that arise from interpersonal relationships, particularly in childhood.

Neurotic Needs

Specific irrational needs that individuals depend on for their emotional stability, despite causing them long-term difficulties, as identified in theories of personality.

  • Identify the elements and importance of Horney's theory regarding neurotic needs and tendencies.
  • Distinguish between the three patterns of neurotic behavior: approaching, opposing, and withdrawing from others.
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MISAR PERMEJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
(A) The definition provided should be a good and thorough response similar to the wording in the text,and (B)the three real-life examples should match the student's definition, (and the text's definition)for each of the three neurotic trends.