Horney compensated for her feelings of helplessness as a child by:
a. giving in to her parents' demands.
b. using rage and retribution toward everyone.
c. striving for academic success.
d. avoiding members of the opposite sex.
ANS: C
FEEDBACK: Horney compensated for her feelings of helplessness as a child by striving for academic success. By attaining power over others, a person can compensate for helplessness and achieve security through success or through a sense of superiority.
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