Horney Described Some People as Over-Valuing the Idealized Self

question 31

Multiple Choice

Horney described some people as over-valuing the idealized self. The term for this is "the tyranny of the __________."

• A) shoulds
• B) idealized self
• C) conscience
• D) neurotic ideal

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Definitions:

Fluent

The ability to express oneself easily and articulately, often referring to high proficiency in a language.

Stem

The main structural part of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruits and transports water and nutrients between them.

Vygotsky's Theory

A theory of cognitive development that emphasizes the role of social interaction and culture in the development of higher mental functions.

Critical Period

Time when a particular development must occur. If it does not, as when something toxic prevents that growth, then it cannot develop later.