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
A) Basic evil
B) Basic anxiety
C) Basic hostility
D) Basic conflict

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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.

Parental Neglect and Rejection Makes a Child Angry According to Horney