Horney

Question 1

Horney’s theory?

Answer 1

psychoanalytic social theory

Question 2

Emphasis on social factors

Answer 2

love

Question 3

Lack of love =>

Answer 3

=> feelings of threat + insecurity => basic anxiety => neurotic attempts to gain love

Question 4

Cultural influences - competitiveness:

Answer 4

modern culture = competitive => hostile + feelings of isolation => exaggerated needs of affection => overemphasis on love

Question 5

Horney = first feminist within

Answer 5

psychoanalytic circle

Question 6

3 Contradictions

Answer 6

1. society emphasizes love & affection => society emphasizes aggressiveness & personal gain
2. if we achieve success: happiness => society’s demands on success & achievement are endless
3. society tells us we are free - we can accomplish everything => life is unfair: society imposes limits because of social classes & economy

Question 7

Basic anxiety

Answer 7

deep insecurity + pervasive sense of apprehension (love brings normal feelings of safety & security)

Question 8

Lack of love =>

Answer 8

=> hostile and competitive society => isolation
OR
=> from parents = neglect, rejection, domination, pampering, & abuse = BASIC ANXIETY (state of unhappiness)

Question 9

Defences against basic anxiety = neurotic NEEDS

Answer 9

1. affection + approval
2. partner
3. restrictive lifestyle
4. power
5. exploiting others
6. social recognition + prestige
7. personal adminration
8. ambition + personal achievement
9. self-sufficiency + independence
10. perfection

Question 10

Neurotic NEEDS lower

Answer 10

basic anxiety

Question 11

neurotic TRENDS

Answer 11

1. toward people (complaint)
   - affection/approval
   - powerful partner
   - narrow limits
2. against people (aggressive)
   - power
   - exploitation
   - recognition/ prestige
   - admiration
   - achievement
3. away from people (detached)
   - self-sufficiency
   - independence
   - perfection

Question 12

INTERpersonal means of dealing with anxiety

Answer 12

=> neurotic trends

=> neurotic needs

Question 13

INTRApersonal (cognitive process) means of dealing with low self-esteem

Answer 13

=> idealized self-image 
(lack of love - feeling worthless) 
discrepancy 
real self 
self hatred

Question 14

IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE

Answer 14

1. search for glory
2. neurotic claims
3. neurotic pride

Question 15

Conflict between

Answer 15

idealized self-image (glory, claims & pride) <=> real self (low self-esteem)