Horney proposed the concept of the idealized self-image that helps us to improve and control their personality

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
FEEDBACK: Neurotics, who experience conflict between incompatible modes of behavior, have personalities characterized by disunity and disharmony. They construct an idealized self-image for the same purpose as normal people do: to unify the personality. But their attempt is doomed to failure because their self-image is not based on a realistic appraisal of their strengths and weaknesses.

Psychology

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What is a serious drawback of using analogue studies? a. They require larger samples than do other types of experimental studies

b. Although the research offers high levels of control, the findings may not apply to anyone outside the sample studied. c. Although the external validity of such research is strong, internal validity is usually weak. d. It is difficult to gain the statistical significance needed for such studies to provide meaningful results.

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a. retinal equilibrium motion. b. random eye movement. c. rapid eye movement. d. retinal eye motion.

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A) suffer deficits on spatial learning tasks. B) not be able to regulate its heart rate and blood pressure. C) suffer deficits in coordinated movement. D) lapse into an irreversible coma.

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