Which of Horney’s neurotic trends is Eric displaying? How do these trends compare with the traits of McCrae and Costa?
What will be an ideal response?
Eric is displaying the trend of moving away from others. This is evidenced by his avoidance of social contacts and his need for privacy. Trends are similar to traits described by McCrae and Costa (and other trait theorists) in that they both are characteristic ways of behaving. Horney's trends consist of a number of behaviors. Traits can influence a number of behaviors but are usually described as being unrelated to other characteristics (traits). Horney's trends don't necessarily influence behavior but rather are ways of describing categories of related behaviors.
Horney’s trend of moving away from others is similar to McCrae and Costa’s concept of scoring low on extraversion (high on introversion). Her trend of moving against others is similar to McCrae and Costa’s concept of scoring low on agreeableness. And her trend of moving toward others is similar to McCrae and Costa’s concept of scoring high on extraversion (low on introversion). However, while McCrae and Costa discuss the two poles of neurotic versus emotionally stable, Horney focuses primarily on the neurotic personality.
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