According to Karen Horney, a person who becomes extremely dependent on other people
A) is psychotic.
B) is using this interpersonal style to avoid feelings of anxiety.
C) learned this style of interacting as an adult.
D) could be classified as "moving against people."

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According to Karen Horney, extreme dependency on other people is a way for individuals to avoid feelings of anxiety. This is one of three maladaptive interpersonal styles Horney identified in her theory of neurotic needs, along with moving toward people and moving against people. However, Horney believed individuals could learn to adopt these styles at any point in their lives, not just as adults.

According to Karen Horney, a Person Who Becomes Extremely Dependent