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Karen Horney's core idea is to oppose Freud's "instinct theory". She argues that neuroses stem from sociocultural pressures and interpersonal conflicts, not biological instincts; she believes humans are innately endowed with a "growth potential" for self-actualization, and neuroses are the distorted manifestation of this potential being hindered by the environment.
She proposed three core conflict types of neuroses, which can be simply understood as three "survival strategies" for coping with anxiety:
• Moving Toward Others: Seeking a sense of security through pleasing and dependence, with the mindset of "As long as I am good enough, I will not be abandoned."
• Moving Against Others: Protecting oneself through competition and control, holding the belief that "As long as I am strong enough, I will not be hurt."
• Moving Away From Others: Escaping conflicts through solitude and isolation, adhering to the thought of "As long as I am independent enough, I will not be disturbed."
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