Horney Flashcards
Overview of Horney’s theory
- neo-freudian –“Yanalytic social theory”.
- Emphasis on social factors —->LOVE
- Cultural influences—COMPETITIVENESS
- Horney = first feminist within Yanalytic circle.
What are the three contradictions in Horney’s theory?
Society emphasizes love & humility <—>Society emphasizes aggressiveness & personal gain
If we achieve success: happiness <—> Society’s demands for success & achievement are endless
Society tells us we are FREE: we can accomplish everything <—> Live is unfair: society imposes limits because of social classes & economy
deep insecurity + pervasive sense of apprehension is called _____ _______
basic anxiety
When it comes to defenses against basic anxiety, what are the 10 neurotic needs?(SPARESAP)
- Social recognition +
prestige - Perfection
- Affection + approval
- Restrictive lifestyle
- Exploiting others
- Self-sufficiency +
independance - Ambition + personal
achievement - Partner
- Power
- Personal admiration
Horney rejected many _______ ______ concept
sexist Freudian
what was Horney’s thoughts in regards to Freud’s comments on penis envy?
no more anatomical reason why girls should be
envious of penis than boys should desire breast or womb!
Y differences between men & women caused by _______ + ______ ___________ (society’s neurotic ________________ + _____ _______).
- culture
- social expectations
- competitiveness
- basic anxiety
Horney’s Ytherapy solutions
- Patients must (1) realize that neurotic trends are self-defeating; (2) give up idealized self-image & accept real
self. - Therapist has to convince patients that their present
solutions = perpetuating rather that alleviating anxiety. - Goal = increasing patients’ awareness of themselves
Horney’s Ytherapy techniques
- Dream analysis.
- Free association.
- Modifying patients’ self-talk.
