Is Samara’s self-image an accurate one? How could Horney’s theory explain the discrepancy between Samara’s idealized versus real image of herself?
Using Horney’s psychoanalytic social theory, analyze Samara’s behavior by answering the following questions.
What will be an ideal response?
Neurotics have a glorified image of themselves. Compliant people, who show the trend of moving toward others, see themselves as good and saintly. This is evident in Samara because she describes herself as loving, generous, unselfish, and sensitive to the needs of others. She cannot understand why men don’t appreciate her. In actuality, her behaviors can be annoying to others, as was suggested by Paul.
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a. study skills and habits b. attitudes about tests c. learning styles d. student interests in specific subjects
Behavioral observation of a setting, community surveys, and use of epidemiological data, are usually considered:
a. qualitative interviewing. b. experimental social innovation. c. quantitative description. d. multiple baseline studies.
In the scientific method, which of the following is true about a hypothesis?
A. The same hypothesis may not be tested more than once. B. Research studies are designed to prove a hypothesis. C. A specific hypothesis is generated based on an established theory. D. A hypothesis explains and predicts a phenomenon.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the trend towards overweight infants?
Infants from higher SES backgrounds are more likely to be overweight. Babies are eating too much junk food and not enough fruits and vegetables. The rate of overweight younger infants (under 6 months of age) exceeds the number of overweight older infants. Concern for infant weight is not a factor until the baby reaches one year of age.