Asked by Taylor Michelle on Apr 25, 2024
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A valid criticism of Horney's personality theory by Freudians is that her theory
A) is an excessive and extreme emphasis on sexuality.
B) does not address trauma in childhood.
C) denies the importance of biological instincts.
D) was more elegantly constructed and more precise than the theory of Freud.
Biological Instincts
Innate, typically fixed patterns of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli.
- Explain Horney's analysis of Freud's theory and her contributions to the development of psychoanalytic concepts.
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Stephanie FigueroaMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Freudians believe that biological instincts, such as sexual and aggressive drives, play a crucial role in personality development. Horney, on the other hand, focused more on social and environmental factors, thus denying the importance of these instincts.
Learning Objectives
- Explain Horney's analysis of Freud's theory and her contributions to the development of psychoanalytic concepts.