Throughout his childhood, George developed the basic anxiety of being alone and helpless. According to Horney's theory, as an adult, George has most likely developed a neurotic need for all of the following EXCEPT
A) finding a partner who will solve all of his problems.
B) being loved by everybody.
C) feeling accepted and secure with one's self.
D) being independent of everybody.

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According to Karen Horney's theory, the basic anxiety developed from feelings of being alone and helpless in childhood leads to neurotic needs aimed at alleviating these anxieties. Options A, B, and D are examples of such neurotic needs, where the individual seeks external validation, love, or independence to avoid feelings of helplessness. However, C (feeling accepted and secure with one's self) is more reflective of healthy psychological development rather than a neurotic need stemming from basic anxiety.

Throughout His Childhood, George Developed the Basic Anxiety of Being