Asked by Kenny Mason on Sep 24, 2024
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According to Horney,one self- protective device used to cope with basic anxiety is
A) to create feelings of loss and regret.
B) to manifest physical symptoms of pain.
C) to withdraw from people, psychologically.
D) to act out sexually.
Self-Protective Device
Mechanisms or behaviors that individuals employ to safeguard themselves from psychological or emotional harm, often occurring at both conscious and unconscious levels.
Basic Anxiety
A term in psychoanalysis that represents feelings of insecurity and apprehension that arise from interpersonal relationships.
Psychological Withdrawal
A defense mechanism where an individual mentally disengages or detaches from stressful or emotional situations.
- Understand the coping mechanisms described by Horney for dealing with basic anxiety.
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Muhammad Waquas Tahir3 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Horney believed that one self-protective device to cope with basic anxiety is to withdraw from people, psychologically. This involves creating a mental distance between oneself and others, avoiding intimacy and emotional connection, and focusing on individual pursuits to protect oneself from being hurt or rejected by others.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the coping mechanisms described by Horney for dealing with basic anxiety.