In Horney's theory, which is NOT one of the primary interpersonal styles?

In Horney's theory, which is NOT one of the primary interpersonal styles?

• A. Moving toward
• B. Self-actualizing
• C. Moving away
• D. Moving against

Answer: (B)

In Horney's framework, the focus is on how people cope with basic anxiety through patterns of relating to others. The three primary interpersonal styles are moving toward others (seeking affection and reassurance), moving away from others (detached or isolated), and moving against others (aggressive or competitive). Self-actualizing, however, is a concept from Maslow describing the drive to realize one’s own potential and grow personally, not a way of relating to people to reduce anxiety. So self-actualizing does not fit as one of Horney’s interpersonal styles.

In Horney's framework, the focus is on how people cope with basic anxiety through patterns of relating to others. The three primary interpersonal styles are moving toward others (seeking affection and reassurance), moving away from others (detached or isolated), and moving against others (aggressive or competitive). Self-actualizing, however, is a concept from Maslow describing the drive to realize one’s own potential and grow personally, not a way of relating to people to reduce anxiety. So self-actualizing does not fit as one of Horney’s interpersonal styles.