Karen Horney Quiz (Theories of Personality)

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According to Horney ______________ arise when parents do not satisfy child’s needs for safety and satisfaction. a. Basic hatred b. Basic mistrust c. Basic inadequacy d. None of the above. Which of the following does not belong to Horney’s criticism of Freud’s theory? a. Inaccurate view of feminine psychology. b. Psychoanalysis has too much emphasis on instincts. c. Psychoanalysis failed to study the impact of culture in personality. d. None of the above. People describe Sheena as reserved and even conservative. What people do not realize is that Sheena is unhappy of her situation and wishes to be more involved with others. However, her constant wanting for detachment and seclusion are preventing her from socializing. Sheena is displaying what neurotic trend? a. Moving towards people b. Moving against people c. Moving away from people. d. None of the above. Which does not adhere to Horney’s ideas about culture? a. Modern culture is too competitive. b. Competition is causing hostility and exaggerated feelings of isolation. c. People feel united because of modern culture d. None of the above. Which best describe psychoanalytic social theory’s view of childhood? a. A phase where a person establishes his identity. b. A phase where an effective persona is important in coping with the demands of society. c. A phase where lack of genuine love results to neurotic conflicts. d. None of the above. Basic Anxiety arises when: a. Repressed hostility leads to feelings of insecurity and apprehension b. Repressed insecurity leads to feelings of hostility and apprehension c. Repressed apprehension leads to feelings of hostility and insecurity d. None of the above According to Psychoanalytic Social Theory, all but one are coping strategies people use to address basic anxiety. Which one is it? a. Affection b. Submissiveness c. power or prestige d. None of the above. Which best describe Horney’s view about the difference of male and female personality? a. Differences are caused mainly by culture and social experiences b. Differences are caused by biological differences c. Differences are causes by final goal of attaining superiority d. None of the above To cope with her constant feelings of helplessness, Julie often finds herself obeying the demands of her peers even if she feels it’s no longer for the best of her interest. Which compulsive drive is she displaying? a. Moving towards people b. Moving against people c. Moving away from people. d. None of the above. Which is not an aspect of idealized self-image? a. Neurotic claim b. Neurotic pride c. Neurotic ego d. None of the above Which is not true about basic hostility and basic anxiety? a. Normal people have the flexibility to use any of the four protective mechanisms b. Neurotic individuals tend to use only one protective mechanism rigidly c. People protect themselves from anxiety using protective mechanisms d. None of the above What are the four protective mechanisms? a. affection, timidity, power or prestige, and withdrawal b. affection, submissiveness, authority or prestige, and withdrawal c. affection, submissiveness, power or prestige, and withdrawal d. none of the above Fernando was raised in a very hostile environment. As a youngster, he often saw his parents violently arguing, he and his sibling are not very different either. As a grown man, he is can be described as a ‘hothead’ he is often defensive and he reacts aggressively towards others. Which neurotic trend is he displaying?

a. Moving towards people b. Moving against people c. Moving away from people. d. None of the above. 14. Which does not belong to the 10 categories of compulsive drive? a. Need for affection and approval b. Need for ambition and personal achievement c. Need to exploit others d. Need for consent from an influential individual 15. Which best describes Horney’s concept of humanity? a. High on optimism, free choice and low on causality b. Low on optimism, free choice and low on causality c. High on optimism, free choice and causality d. None of the above