Question 1

Fromm believed that the ______ orientation is an outgrowth of modern commerce.

Accepted Answer

Fromm believed that the marketing orientation is an outgrowth of modern commerce, where individuals see themselves as commodities and value is placed on the ability to sell oneself.

Question 2

Fromm's concept of humanity includes the notion that

Accepted Answer

Fromm believed that humans are unique in nature due to their capacity for self-awareness and reason, which makes them "freaks of nature" as they are not solely driven by instincts like other animals.

Question 3

Fromm used the term "necrophilia" to refer to

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The answer of Fromm used the term "necrophilia" to refer...

Question 4

Fromm believed that the therapist should try to understand the patient by using

Accepted Answer

Fromm believed in the importance of building a relationship of mutual trust and understanding between the therapist and patient. This requires an attitude of relatedness, where the therapist empathizes with the patient's experiences and emotions to gain a deeper understanding of their subjective perspective. This approach emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and the patient's personal experiences, rather than relying solely on objective tests or a purely scientific approach.

Question 5

For Fromm,healthy people value work as

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Fromm believed that healthy individuals view work not just as a means of earning a living but also as a way to express their creativity and contribute to society. For them, work is an end in itself, as it provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Question 6

Fromm believed that healthy people's survival is dependent on

Accepted Answer

Fromm believed that healthy individuals possess a combination of all five character orientations - receptive, exploitative, hoarding, marketing, and productive. He argued that a dependence on any one orientation could lead to psychological disorders and an inability to adapt to changing situations. The productive orientation, while important, is not sufficient on its own for survival and well-being.

Question 7

Fromm's syndrome of decay consists of all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Fromm's syndrome of decay consists of malignant narcissism, necrophilia, and incestuous symbiosis. Malignant aggression is not a part of this syndrome.

Question 8

Fromm regarded Adolf Hitler as the world's most conspicuous example of a person suffering from

Accepted Answer

Fromm regarded Adolf Hitler as the world's most conspicuous example of a person suffering from the syndrome of decay, which is a concept he discussed in his work to describe a pathological social function and character.

Question 9

Fromm suggested that Hitler's obsession with "superiority" of the German people reflects his

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The answer of Fromm suggested that Hitler's obsession with "superiority"...

Question 10

Lorilee,a college junior,is extremely dependent on her mother to make both major and minor decisions for her.According to Fromm,Lorilee's behavior is characterized by

Accepted Answer

Lorilee's behavior is characterized by incestuous symbiosis, which involves an overly dependent relationship between mother and child, where the child fails to develop their own sense of identity and instead adopts the values and beliefs of the mother.

Question 11

Tracy perceives everything that belongs to her as valuable and everything that belongs to others as having little value.Fromm would say Tracy is suffering from

Accepted Answer

Tracy's perception of her belongings as valuable and others' as less valuable aligns with malignant narcissism. This condition involves an extreme form of self-centeredness and a lack of empathy for others, which is reflected in her valuation of possessions.

Question 12

For Fromm,psychologically disturbed people

Accepted Answer

Fromm believed that psychologically disturbed people have failed to establish healthy connections with others, leading to feelings of isolation and disconnection. There is no mention of maternal love or the Oedipus complex in his approach.

Question 13

From her salary as an elementary school teacher,Jennifer has accumulated a very large bank account.In addition,she has seldom thrown away any teaching aids.It thus appears that Jennifer has Fromm's ______ orientation.

Accepted Answer

The scenario where Jennifer has accumulated a large bank account and has also hoarded teaching aids indicates that she has a hoarding orientation. This means that she keeps and values things for their potential usefulness in the future.

Question 14

Omar is preoccupied with guilt about previous transgressions.Fromm would say that Omar is suffering from

Accepted Answer

Fromm's concept of moral hypochondriasis refers to an individual's excessive preoccupation with guilt and their own moral failings. Omar's preoccupation with guilt about previous transgressions aligns with this concept. The other options (hypochondriasis, incestuous symbiosis, necrophilia, malignant aggression) do not adequately describe Omar's situation.

Question 15

What was the most common character type found in Fromm's research on social character in a Mexican village?

Accepted Answer

Fromm's research on social character in a Mexican village found that the most common character type was nonproductive-receptive, which was characterized by a passive, fatalistic worldview and a lack of drive to improve one's situation.

Question 16

Fromm called the healthy individual's passionate love of life and all living things

Accepted Answer

Fromm specifically coined the term "biophilia" to describe the healthy individual's passionate love of life and all living things. The other options are either terms from Freudian psychology (libido, eros) or made-up terms that do not exist in psychological literature (megaphilia, life lust).

Question 17

As a scientific theory,Erich Fromm's humanistic psychoanalysis rates

Accepted Answer

Fromm's humanistic psychoanalysis does not generate much empirical research, as it focuses more on subjective experiences and personal development rather than measurable behaviors.

Question 18

Fromm's hoarding character is similar to Freud's _______ character.

Accepted Answer

Fromm's hoarding character is similar to Freud's anal character, which is associated with traits like orderliness, stubbornness, and a tendency to hoard or hold onto possessions.

Question 19

In Fromm's view,the marketing character's personal value is dependent upon the ability to

Accepted Answer

Fromm believed that the marketing character's personal value was dependent upon their ability to sell themselves to others, which he saw as a disturbing trend where people view themselves as commodities to be marketed and sold to others. The marketing character is focused on presenting themselves in a certain way to appeal to others, rather than being true to themselves.

Question 20

According to Fromm,Hitler's neurotic need to annihilate his enemies shows his

Accepted Answer

Fromm describes Hitler's destructive tendencies as a manifestation of a necrophilic orientation, which is characterized by a fascination with death and destruction.

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