Horney Flashcards
True or false: Like Adler, Karen Horney is an ego psychologist
True
In what way does Horney agree with Freud? In what way does she not agree with Freud?
She did agree that women envied men for their privileged place in society, but did not agree with the “penis envy” theory.
In what ways did Horney agree with Adler?
She believed that people had positive strivings toward growth, and believed in the compensation theory.
What was Horney’s core tendency?
Basic anxiety
What is basic anxiety?
A deep and long-lasting anxiety. It is shared by all children.
True or false: If a child had a great childhood and were raised perfectly by their parents, the child will still grow up with basic anxiety.
False. He may grow up without it.
_____ _____ is the key to reducing/avoiding basic anxiety.
Parental consistency. Parents that are more free-spirited and have less consistent behavior will have children who experience more basic anxiety. Parents who are more involved and have consistent behavior will have children who experience less basic anxiety.
What did Horney call the personality types? How many are there?
She called them neurotic styles. There are three.
Which are the personality types/neurotic styles?
- Moving towards (other people)
- Moving away (from others)
- Moving against (others)
Which traits characterize “moving towards (other people)”? Which professions are involved?
Traits:
- dependent
- conformist
- constant-seeking for attention/approval
- seek prestige
Professions:
- performers
- teachers
- psychologists
- doctors
- service professions
Which traits characterize “moving away (from others)”? Which professions are involved?
Traits:
- independence
- self-reliance
- self-made
Professions:
- forest rangers
- engineers
- researchers
- writers/artists
Which traits characterize “moving against (others)”? Which professions are involved?
Traits:
- argumentative
- combative
- competitive
- exploit others
- need to feel superior
Professions:
- politicians
- lawyers
- CEOs
The amount of basic anxiety equals to…
The strength of the “neurotic style”
What pathology is expected for the “moving towards” neurotic style?
Victimization
“Martyrdom”
What pathology is expected for the “moving away” neurotic style?
Hermit
Catatonia
