The four self-protective mechanisms that were proposed by Horney:

a. indicate a person's drive for perfection.
b. defend against basic anxiety.
c. provide happiness and pleasure.
d. guarantee food, shelter, warmth, and love.


b. defend against basic anxiety.

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The term “empty nest” is no longer used to refer to the middle adulthood phase of the family life cycle because __________

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