Horney believed that the core neurotic conflict occurs when inexpressible hostility and basic anxiety cause alienation between

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According to Horney's theory, the core neurotic conflict occurs when inexpressible hostility and basic anxiety cause alienation between the child's real self (their true, authentic self) and their idealized self (the self they think they should be to be accepted by others). This alienation leads to neurotic behaviors and distress. Horney did not use the terms strong self, weak self, cranky self, or egotistical self in her theory.

Horney Believed That the Core Neurotic Conflict Occurs When Inexpressible