29 Questions
What is the 'mother complex' based on according to Jung's theory?
Our personal unconscious, shaped by past experiences
What is the collective unconscious, according to Jung's theory?
A set of universal themes and archetypes shared by all humans
What is an example of an archetype, according to Jung's theory?
The concept of a good teacher
What is the main characteristic of archetypes, according to Jung's theory?
They are inherited and shared by all humans
What is the role of experiences in shaping archetypes, according to Jung's theory?
Experiences shape our beliefs and reactivate archetypes
What is the concept of a 'motherly figure' an example of, according to Jung's theory?
A collective unconscious archetype
What is the mother complex dependent on?
The experiences we had
What do the anima and animus archetypes represent?
The opposite gender of a person's self
What is a characteristic of the anima in a male individual?
Vulnerability and empathizing with others
What is a characteristic of the animus in a female individual?
Objectiveness and assertiveness
What emerges from the collective unconscious in dreams?
The anima and animus archetypes
What influences the development of the anima in a male individual?
Mother, sister, or other females in his life
What is a key characteristic of individuals with a neurotic need for prestige and social recognition?
They value themselves based on public recognition and acclaim.
What is a consequence of using coping styles in a compulsive manner?
It becomes a pathologic and abnormal behavior.
What is the core of one's being and potential, according to Horney?
The self
What is a sign of a neurotic need for personal achievement?
Pushing oneself to achieve more due to insecurity.
What is a characteristic of individuals with a superiority complex?
They have an exaggerated self-perception.
What happens when a coping style becomes a way of life?
It is no longer a coping style, but rather an unhealthy lifestyle.
What is the result of blending with the crowd and conforming to the dominant culture?
One loses their uniqueness and authenticity
What is the ultimate goal of blending with the crowd according to the text?
To achieve a state of perfect homogeneity
What is the consequence of overusing the strategy of blending with the crowd?
Loss of identity and neurosis
What is the motivation behind blending with the crowd, according to the text?
To escape loneliness or freedom
What is the result of the split between one's genuine feelings and the persona they show to the world?
A mask or persona that hides one's true self
What does Horney's self theory suggest about the 'curved' female personality?
It is culturally driven and shaped by societal expectations
What is neuroticism according to Horney's theory?
A normal coping mechanism that becomes pathological when overused
How does Horney's theory categorize the 10 needs that individuals have?
Into three categories: towards, against, and away from people
What is the main contribution of Erich Fromm to the field of psychology?
The introduction of the concept of freedom and its impact on human nature
What is the characteristic of neuroticism that makes it a normal phenomenon?
Everyone exhibits some degree of neuroticism in order to adapt
When does neuroticism become pathological according to Horney's theory?
When it is used as a default coping mechanism
This quiz explores the concept of the mother complex in psychodynamic theories of personality, including its role in shaping our unconscious image of a mother and its influence on behavior.
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