Which of Horney’s neurotic trends does Jeremy display? How does the focus of Horney’s theory compare with that of evolutionary psychology?
What will be an ideal response?
Jeremy’s behavior is an example of Horney’s moving against others and is demonstrated in his aggressive behavior toward Latisha.
The focus of Horney’s theory is quite different from that of evolutionary psychology in that Horney’s theory discusses primarily social causes for behavior, especially neurotic behavior. In evolutionary psychology the emphasis is on the adaptive benefits of behaviors. Evolutionary psychologists believe that behavior that exists today must somehow benefit the species in the same way Darwin believed in survival of the fittest when he discussed physical characteristics.
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a. may underrepresent majority groups. b. has to use the same selection procedures for all groups. c. may result in greater failure rates among some groups. d. may not represent the minorities of that particular community.
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A. structural damage B. an easier labor for the mother C. functional damage D. structural damage AND an easier labor for the mother E. structural damage AND functional damage