Ray has such a strong desire to overcome his life of poverty that he works himself into a state of exhaustion and becomes depressed when he gets any grade lower than a B+ in class. Ray's behavior is starting to affect his physical and mental well-being. Ray's actions demonstrate what Horney called:

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Horney's concept of a neurotic trend refers to an excessive and compulsive drive to achieve certain goals, often at the expense of one's well-being, as seen in Ray's behavior.

Ray Has Such a Strong Desire to Overcome His Life