Question 1

In what area did Horney most strongly disagree with psychoanalysis?

Accepted Answer

Horney disagreed with psychoanalysis' emphasis on sexual conflict as the major factor in personality development, instead placing greater emphasis on cultural and societal factors.

Question 2

A person who adopts the "resignation solution" is a(n)

Accepted Answer

The "resignation solution" is a coping mechanism where a person opts to withdraw from a stressful or challenging situation and simply accepts their fate. This is indicative of a moving away type person, who tends to avoid conflict and prefers to retreat or distance themselves when faced with difficulties. Therefore, the best answer is C.

Question 3

Which word best summarizes the attitude of the psychoanalytic community toward Horney?

Accepted Answer

The psychoanalytic community generally held a hostile attitude towards Horney, as she challenged many of Freud's supposed universal psychoanalytic theories, which were highly valued among psychoanalysts at the time. Additionally, Horney's emphasis on cultural and environmental factors as opposed to strictly biological determinism also challenged the dominant views of the psychoanalytic community.

Question 4

The experience of basic anxiety is the feeling of being __________ in a potentially helpless world.

Accepted Answer

The experience of basic anxiety, according to the theory proposed by Karen Horney, involves feeling isolated and helpless in a world that is potentially threatening or overwhelming. This anxiety arises from our innate fear of not being able to meet our basic needs for safety, love, and belonging. While we may strive to feel loved and capable, the underlying fear of being helpless in the face of danger can still linger. Therefore, the best choice is C, as it accurately captures the essence of Horney's concept of basic anxiety.

Question 5

According to the text, Marilyn Monroe fits the pattern of a person with

Accepted Answer

The text states that Marilyn Monroe had a "neurotic need for affection" which suggests that she had a deep-seated insecurity and desire for constant affirmation and attention from others, a characteristic of neurotic personality types.

Question 6

Horney described the child as experiencing the emotion of __________, which cannot be expressed because of parents' power.

Accepted Answer

Horney described the child as experiencing the emotion of hostility, which cannot be expressed because of parents' power.

Question 7

People who adopt the expansive solution are seeking

Accepted Answer

The expansive solution is focused on achieving mastery and/or power, as they seek to expand their influence and control over their surroundings. This may include acquiring wealth, status, or knowledge, and may involve taking risks and being assertive in order to achieve their goals.

Question 8

People who adopt the resignation solution are seeking

Accepted Answer

People who adopt the resignation solution are seeking freedom. This refers to the desire to not be controlled or constrained by external factors such as societal norms or expectations. They may give up on striving for their goals and instead choose to live their lives with less ambition and more contentment in their current circumstances.

Question 9

According to Horney, people who are compliant with others' needs, constantly seeking affection and approval, are

Accepted Answer

Horney believed that individuals who are compliant with others' needs are disproportionately focused on "moving toward" or seeking affection and approval, which can be an unhealthy way of satisfying one's own needs. This can lead to issues with boundaries and a lack of assertiveness in relationships.

Question 10

According to Horney, the two most important emotions in infancy which help understand later development are

Accepted Answer

Horney believed that anxiety and hostility are the two most important emotions in infancy, as they play a significant role in shaping an individual's personality and psychological development later in life. Anxiety stems from a child's perception of being in a potentially hostile world, while hostility develops as a reaction to the perceived threats or unmet needs.

Question 11

A person who adopts the "self-effacing solution"

Accepted Answer

The self-effacing solution is characterized by adopting a self-deprecating attitude and behavior in order to avoid conflict and gain approval from others. This is indicative of a "moving toward" type person, who seeks to please others and avoid rejection. This behavior is not necessarily indicative of mental health or a "moving away" or "moving against" type person.

Question 12

People who adopt the self-effacing solution are seeking

Accepted Answer

People who adopt the self-effacing solution are seeking love. This approach involves minimizing one's own needs and desires to avoid conflict and to maintain relationships, often at the expense of one's own well-being. It is characterized by a desire to be loved and accepted by others.

Question 13

A person who adopts the "expansive solution" is a(n)

Accepted Answer

The "expansive solution" is associated with the "moving against" type person, who seeks power and control over others as a way to cope with anxiety and insecurity.

Question 14

Which of the following is not one of the three interpersonal orientations described by Horney?

Accepted Answer

Horney's three interpersonal orientations are moving against (aggressively opposing others), moving away (withdrawing from others), and moving toward (seeking acceptance and approval from others). Moving alongside is not one of her orientations.

Question 15

Parental neglect and rejection makes a child angry according to Horney, leading to a dilemma for the child as to whether to express their anger or not. Horney called this

Accepted Answer

Horney referred to the child's anger as "basic hostility" and noted that it posed a dilemma for the child, as they must choose whether to express or repress their anger. This can lead to a conflict between the child's desire for self-expression and their fear of rejection or punishment if they do express their anger.

Question 16

The analyst whom Horney consulted for her own therapy was trained in the __________ tradition.

Accepted Answer

Horney was trained in the Freudian tradition and sought therapy with a Freudian analyst.

Question 17

What social change had a major impact on Horney's life?

Accepted Answer

Karen Horney was significantly impacted by the increasing opportunities for women, which influenced her work in psychoanalysis and her views on gender and society.

Question 18

Which interpersonal orientation(s) does a healthy person use, according to Horney?

Accepted Answer

Horney proposed that a healthy person uses a flexible combination of moving toward, against, and away from people as situations demand, rather than being rigidly fixed in one orientation.

Question 19

Marilyn Monroe's exaggerated concern for suffering animals is interpreted by the text according to the defense mechanism of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Marilyn Monroe's exaggerated concern for suffering animals...

Question 20

According to Horney, competing to do well in your career is often a sign of

Accepted Answer

According to Horney, competing to do well in your career is often a sign of aggression. Horney believed that people who feel inferior or insecure often become aggressive in their efforts to gain personal power or recognition. Competing with others in one's career can be a way of asserting dominance or proving one's worth, which can mask underlying feelings of inadequacy or anxiety.

Quiz 6: Horney and Relational Theory: Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Theory