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PSY103 – Theories of Personality
Born on September 16, 1885, Germany
Youngest, only daughter, of a Ship Captain and his second wife.
Victorian upbringing - religionRomantic tendencies towards an
older brother.Became a teacher for 3 years to save
for medical school.Triggered by misogynist articles
Married a successful lawyer, Oskar Horney.
Produced 3 daughters.Death of family members1913 – Interest in PsychoanalysisVisits to Karl Abraham, disciple of
Freud1926 – divorce from Husband,
transfer to the US. 1952 – Died in her sleep
Social and cultural conditions, especially childhood experiences, are largely responsible for shaping personality.
People whose need for love and affection satisfied develop basic hostility towards their parents and eventually, basic anxiety.
Moving Toward PeopleMoving Against PeopleMoving Away from
People
Normal individuals do this but neurotics tend to rigidly on one.
1. Emphasis on culture in shaping personality.
2. Importance of Childhood experiences.3. Neuroses is a result of man’s attempts
to find the paths through a wilderness of unknown dangers.
When safety and satisfaction is not felt by the child.
Refusal of parents to love their children.
Interwoven with Basic Hostility
Affection Purchasing love
Submissiveness compliance
Power Prestige, possession
Withdrawal Emotional detachment
1. Need for affection and approval
2. Need for a powerful partner
3. Need to restrict one’s life within narrow borders.
4. NEED FOR POWER5. NEED TO EXPLOIT OTHERS
6. NEED FOR PRESTIGE 7. NEED FOR ADMIRATION
8. NEED FOR AMBITION 9. NEED FOR INDEPENDENCE
9. NEED FOR PERFECTION
NORMAL DEFENSES
Spontaneous Movement Toward People▪ Friendly & loving
Against People▪ Survivor in a
competitive society Away from People▪ Autonomous, serene
NEUROTIC DEFENSES
Compulsive Movement Toward People▪ compliant
Against People▪ aggressive
Away from People▪ detached
Idealized Self- Image
Self- Hatred
Search for Glory
Neurotic Claims
Neurotic Pride
Relentless demands on one selfMerciless self- accusationSelf- contemptSelf- frustrationSelf- tormentSelf- destruction
Cultural and social expectationsWomen envyMasculine Protest (Adler)
Free AssociationDream Analysis
Goal: facilitate behavior towards self- realization.