Horney Saw the Tendency to Humiliate Others in Order to Protect

question 50

Multiple Choice

Horney saw the tendency to humiliate others in order to protect oneself against humiliation as

• A)power.
• B)prestige.
• C)possession.
• D)dominance.

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Definitions:

Functional Autonomy

A concept introduced by psychologist Gordon Allport, suggesting that some behaviors might start with an external motive but become self-sustaining or autonomous over time.

Example

A representative instance or case of a particular phenomenon, often used to illustrate a theory or explain an abstract concept.

Allport

Refers to Gordon Allport, an American psychologist known for his theory of personality traits.

Central Traits

Fundamental personality characteristics that are considered core to an individual's identity, according to Allport's theory.