According to Horney, neurotics tend to look for a problem in other people but blame themselves for it

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

ANS: F
FEEDBACK: One way in which neurotics attempt to defend themselves against the inner conflicts caused by the discrepancy between idealized and real self-images is by externalization, projecting the conflicts onto the outside world. This process may temporarily alleviate the anxiety caused by the conflict but will do nothing to reduce the gap between the idealized self-image and reality.

Psychology

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