Horney saw neurotic behavior as a protection against
A)low self-esteem.
B)self-hated.
C)psychoses.
D)basic anxiety.

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According to Horney, neurotic behavior is a defense mechanism to protect against basic anxiety, which arises from feelings of helplessness and insecurity in childhood. Neurotic individuals create a self-image and impose unrealistic demands on themselves to protect against the anxiety they feel.

Horney Saw Neurotic Behavior as a Protection Against