Freud introduced the idea of "penis envy" to explain the personality development of young girls. By introducing the concept of "womb envy," Karen Horney was suggesting that
A) men are as dissatisfied with themselves as women.
B) men are conflicted as children over wanting a womb like mother has.
C) women are ultimately superior to men because they can bear children.
D) each gender has attributes that the other admires.

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Karen Horney introduced the concept of "womb envy" as a counter to Freud's "penis envy," suggesting that men may experience envy towards women's reproductive capabilities, indicating that each gender has attributes that the other admires or envies.

Freud Introduced the Idea of "Penis Envy" to Explain the Personality