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Karen Horney: Feminine Psychology - Coggle Diagram
Karen Horney: Feminine Psychology
Biography and History
Her theories famously questioned some traditional Freudian views, especially on sexuality and the instinct orientation in psychoanalysis.
She is credited with founding feminist psychology in response to Freud’s theory of penis envy, disagreeing with Freud about inherent biological differences in the psychology of men and women.
Contribution
social psychological theorist for her emphasis on cultural and social influences
humanist for her holistic view and emphasis on self-realization
feminist for her development of a feminine psychology.
History of Feminine Psychology
She countered Freud’s concept of penis envy with what she called womb envy, or man’s envy of woman’s ability to bear children.
In her view, men and women were equal outside of the cultural restrictions often placed on being female.
Women were able to get this fulfillment by being pregnant and giving birth
What Horney focuses on is the compulsive need to behave in one way, and the loss of spontaneity that results when a person can no longer act from the needs of the real self. This alienation from self cripples the ability to live life fully, and leads finally to alienation from one another-whether we be men or women.”
Basic concept
defined neurosis as a maladaptive and counterproductive way of dealing with relationships.
significant emphasis on parental indifference towards the child, believing that a child's perception of events, as opposed to the parent's intentions, is the key to understanding a person's neurosis.
Theory of Neurosis
3 ways of dealing with the world or adjustment to anxiety
Moving toward people: acceptance of others, intense need to be liked, involved, important, and appreciated.
Moving against people: try to force your power onto others, bossy, demanding, selfish, and even cruel.
Moving away from people: asocial behavior and an almost indifference to others, It leaves them feeling alone and empty.
10 patterns of neurotic need
Affection and approval, partner, power, exploit others, social recognition, personal achievement, self sufficiency, perfection, restrict life practices