Horney theorized that neuroses were often attempts to cope with what?
Alienation
Traumatic events
Basic anxiety
Sleep disorders
Answer
Neuroses, according to Horney, arise as strategies for managing underlying "basic anxiety," a pervasive feeling of insecurity stemming from early childhood experiences and relationships. These neuroses manifest as exaggerated or maladaptive behaviors and attitudes that serve as defense mechanisms against perceived threats to one's self and sense of belonging.
Inside the Mind of Karen Horney: Exploring the Legacy of an Extraordinary Psychoanalyst
More Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of Karen Horney's neurotic needs?
In which decade did Horney migrate to the United States?
How many children did Karen Horney have?
What did Horney call the process where a person unconsciously assumes attributes of other individuals?
What was the primary focus of Horney's essay "The Problem of the Monogamous Ideal"?
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