Question 1

Horney was opposed to:

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A)   taking verbatim notes of her sessions.
B)   formulating hypotheses.
C)   testing her hypotheses in therapeutic situations.
D)   making clinical observations of her patients.

Question 2

In Horney's view,in which of the following ways do children strive to protect against basic anxiety?

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A)   By seeking affection or love
B)   By attaining power
C)   By withdrawing from people
D)   All of these are correct.

Question 3

In Horney's view,the more afraid a child is of his or her parents,_____.

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A)   the more the child represses hostility
B)   the lesser the child represses hostility
C)   the lesser the child's guilt
D)   the greater the child's guilt

Question 4

Horney believed that a self-image is constructed by a(n) _____ person built on a realistic appraisal of their own abilities,potentials,and weaknesses.

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A)   normal
B)   neurotic
C)   detached
D)   introverted A

Question 5

Horney's actual research approach relied mainly on:

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A)   experimental observations to measure response to stimuli.
B)   correlational research involving self-report inventories.
C)   behavioral assessment through case studies.
D)   hypnosis and neurological assessments.

Question 6

The idealized self-image of the neurotic person leads to a problem Horney called the:

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A)   Jonah complex.
B)   midlife crisis.
C)   realistic self-image.
D)   tyranny of the shoulds.

Question 7

Helplessness,fear,and hostility create what Horney called _____.

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A)   basic negativism
B)   basic anxiety
C)   cognitive complexity
D)   conditions of worth

Question 8

Horney's idea that men envy women because of a woman's capacity for motherhood:

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A)   showed that men desire to be women.
B)   was later accepted by Freud.
C)   was based on the pleasure of experiencing childbirth.
D)   was not displayed by most of her male patients.

Question 9

Horney believed that dreams were:

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A)   reliable sources of true memories.
B)   nothing more than reflections of the past.
C)   prospective in nature.
D)   actual attempts to resolve problems.

Question 10

According to Horney,the neurotic trend of moving toward other people is associated with the:

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A)   compliant personality.
B)   aggressive personality.
C)   detached personality.
D)   intuitive personality.

Question 11

In Horney's view,the more _____ a child feels,the more the child represses his or her hostility toward the parents.

Accepted Answer

A)   protected
B)   secure
C)   ambitious
D)   guilt

Question 12

Which of the following is the reason for the breakdown of Horney's relationship with Erich Fromm?

Accepted Answer

A)   Horney felt rejected when Fromm made disparaging comments about her appearance.
B)   Fromm gave Horney's daughter,Marriane,the confidence to confront her mother for the first time.
C)   Horney did not feel any attachment to Fromm who was 15 years older than her.
D)   Horney suffered from loneliness in Fromm's absence,who travelled extensively on business.

Question 13

According to Horney,neurotic needs become less severe and are likely be overcome in late childhood even with no intervention on the part of the parents.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Horney's theory was influenced by her:

Accepted Answer

A)   close association with Jung.
B)   personal experiences.
C)   work with Anna Freud.
D)   experience with Allport.

Question 15

Horney believed that neuroses and conflicts can be avoided when children are raised:

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A)   with love,acceptance,and trust.
B)   with independence and discipline.
C)   to compromise with others.
D)   to become power oriented. A

Question 16

Horney believed that men often express and compensate for womb envy:

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A)   by undergoing sex-change surgeries.
B)   with feelings of depression and inferiority.
C)   by seeking achievement in their work.
D)   through the mechanism of reaction formation.

Question 17

A valid criticism of Horney's personality theory by Freudians is that her theory:

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A)   emphasizes excessively on sexuality.
B)   does not address trauma in childhood.
C)   denies the importance of biological instincts.
D)   is greatly influenced by rural European culture. C

Question 18

Horney decided to undergo psychoanalysis after:

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A)   failing to secure admission into a law school.
B)   realizing her inability to alleviate her depression and emotional problems otherwise.
C)   realizing that despite her happiness,she did not have fulfillment in life.
D)   facing verbal and physical racial discrimination.

Question 19

According to Horney,individuals of the aggressive personality type try to protect themselves against anxiety by expressing the neurotic need for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   perfection
B)   self-sufficiency
C)   admiration
D)   affection

Question 20

Which statement does not reflect Horney's views about childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)   The fulfillment of safety needs of children can ensure their endurance to traumatic events.
B)   Biological forces are more important than social forces in shaping personality.
C)   There should be no discrimination based on gender.
D)   A child's security depends entirely on how the parents treat the child.

Exam 5: Karen Horney: Neurotic Needs and Trends

Horney was opposed to:

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In Horney's view,in which of the following ways do children strive to protect against basic anxiety?

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In Horney's view,the more afraid a child is of his or her parents,_____.

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Horney believed that a self-image is constructed by a(n) _____ person built on a realistic appraisal of their own abilities,potentials,and weaknesses.

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Horney's actual research approach relied mainly on:

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The idealized self-image of the neurotic person leads to a problem Horney called the:

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Helplessness,fear,and hostility create what Horney called _____.

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Horney's idea that men envy women because of a woman's capacity for motherhood:

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Horney believed that dreams were:

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According to Horney,the neurotic trend of moving toward other people is associated with the:

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In Horney's view,the more _____ a child feels,the more the child represses his or her hostility toward the parents.

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Which of the following is the reason for the breakdown of Horney's relationship with Erich Fromm?

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According to Horney,neurotic needs become less severe and are likely be overcome in late childhood even with no intervention on the part of the parents.

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Horney's theory was influenced by her:

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Horney believed that neuroses and conflicts can be avoided when children are raised:

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Horney believed that men often express and compensate for womb envy:

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A valid criticism of Horney's personality theory by Freudians is that her theory:

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Horney decided to undergo psychoanalysis after:

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According to Horney,individuals of the aggressive personality type try to protect themselves against anxiety by expressing the neurotic need for _____.

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Which statement does not reflect Horney's views about childhood?

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