According to Karen Horney, what causes us to develop a neurotic personality?

a) getting fixated at the oral stage of development
b) being raised with unhealthy parenting styles
c) failing to adequately resolve the Oedipus complex
d) conflict between the anima and the animus


ANS: B, Horney suggested that the way we are raised determines the health of our adult personality.

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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