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Kiesh Easterwood 10/2/2019 Chapter 6 Reflection - Horney

Importance of childhood experience: - Childhood is where most problems arise - Childhood experiences are causes of neurotic tendencies in the future - Horney also believed that we have the capacity to consciously shape and change our personality. Because human nature is fl exible, it is not formed into immutable shapes in childhood. - Basically it isnt’t determinism from childhood treatment… yet the cognitions without awareness - Children repress hostility due to guilt, no awareness, internalizing tendencies, fear, doubt of self as child (accident, or parent turmoil) can cause relational problems in the future - These parental behaviors include obvious preference for a sibling, unfair punishment, erratic behavior, promises not kept, ridicule, humiliation, and isolation of the child from peers. Horney suggested that children know whether their parents’ love is genuine. False demonstrations and insincere expressions of affection do not easily fool children -

Idealized self image = flexible self image based on real assessment of abilities (healthy) ………. Unhealthy = unrealistic self appraisal Tyranny of shoulds = unobtainable ideal “ Did it for the glory” Need for superiority As a child I was somehwat rejected by my father Fathers provide structure Drive for success is insatiable Totality of childhood molds personal development = me Hostility towards parent if needs arent met Culture (individualism) emphasizes competitive aspects alive within all of us Overvaluing love… seeing it as a potential solution Social desirability bias Aggressive personality = does not display fear of rejection, driven to surpass others, sees relationships as “what can it do for me”, successful, 1 – affection 2 – submissiveness 3 – power (a defense against the real or imagined hostility of others o prestige (protection against humiliation expressed by the tendency to humiliate others) possession (the buffering against destitution and poverty manifesting itself as a tendency to deprive others 4 – withdrawal

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Neurotic needs as irrational solutions to problems Ambition = “Ain't no tuition for having no ambition” Prestige Perfectionist Admiration Power...