In Karen Horney's theory when parents’ behaviour toward a child is indifferent, discouraging, and erratic, the child feels insecure and a feeling called _________________ results.

Basic anxiety

The correct answer is Option 3: Basic anxiety

• According to Karen Horney, when parents are indifferent, discouraging, rejecting, or unpredictable, the child feels unsafe and insecure.

• This deep feeling of insecurity and helplessness in a hostile world is called Basic Anxiety.