Identify a true statement about Horney's belief regarding the construction of an idealized self-image

a. It leads to a state of self-regret.
c. It is based on perfection.
b. It is doomed to failure.
d. All of these are correct.

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: In attempting to realize an unattainable ideal, neurotics engage in what Horney called the tyranny of the shoulds. Their attempt is doomed to failure because their self-image is not based on a realistic appraisal of their strengths and weaknesses. Instead, it is based on an illusion, an unattainable ideal of absolute perfection. They can never achieve their unrealistic self-image and end up in a state of self-hatred with no ability to forgive themselves or others.