Chapter 5, Problem 11RQ

Summary Introduction

To contrast:

The tyranny of the shoulds with the process of externalization.

Introduction:

Horney had described the behavior of the neurotic as they want to be perfect. They must behave in a certain way; they must respect everyone and many more. All these things make them to run from their self-image and compensate them for behaving in that way only. Externalization is a defense mechanism which explains that the person leaves the real image and project oneself in a way that is likable to the society.