Joey's coworkers laugh at and tease him about his stuttering, but he still does them favors because he is so lonely that this is the only form of social attention he receives. Joey is demonstrating what Horney called:

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Joey is demonstrating "moving toward people," a concept by Karen Horney where individuals seek approval and affection from others, often at the expense of their own needs, to alleviate feelings of loneliness or insecurity.

Joey's Coworkers Laugh at and Tease Him About His Stuttering