In the context of neurotic competitiveness as proposed by Horney, hyper-competitive men:
a. scored high in self-esteem.
c. were likely to be found across all cultures.
b. were obsessed in competing only with themselves.
d. believed women to be unworthy of respect or consideration.
ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Hyper-competitive men were found to be hyper-masculine or macho, who believe that women are sex objects who deserved neither respect nor consideration. People who scored high on competitiveness were also high in narcissism, neuroticism, authoritarianism, dogmatism, and mistrust, and low in self-esteem and psychological health.
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