Asked by Inder Dehar on Sep 24, 2024
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According to Horney,basic anxiety is the "all-pervading feeling of being lonely and helpless in a hostile world."
Basic Anxiety
A term by psychoanalyst Karen Horney, referring to feelings of helplessness and insecurity that adults experience because of childhood experiences.
- Identify Horney's perspectives on childhood, mother’s affection, and basic anxiety.
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Mariam Hanna1 day ago
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Explanation :
This is the definition of basic anxiety according to Karen Horney's theory of personality.
Learning Objectives
- Identify Horney's perspectives on childhood, mother’s affection, and basic anxiety.