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.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3: Basic anxiety
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According to Karen Horney, when parents are indifferent, discouraging, rejecting, or unpredictable, the child feels unsafe and insecure.
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This deep feeling of insecurity and helplessness in a hostile world is called Basic Anxiety.