Adult behavior, according to Horney, is based on efforts to
A) overcome the fear of being alone in a hostile world.
B) deal with recurring Oedipal crises.
C) resolve interpersonal conflicts with significant others.
D) repress the collective unconscious.

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Horney's theory suggests that adult behavior is largely driven by efforts to overcome basic anxiety, which stems from feelings of isolation and helplessness in a potentially hostile world. This contrasts with Freudian emphasis on Oedipal crises or Jung's concept of the collective unconscious.

Adult Behavior, According to Horney, Is Based on Efforts to