According to Horney, what are neuroses? What are some of the basic needs that a person can pursue?

After reading chapter 5 and the assigned case study, please respond to the following questions.

1. What is basic anxiety according to Horney’s theory? How does Shimin combat/cope with his basic anxiety? Provide examples from the case study to support your answer.

2. According to Horney, what are neuroses? What are some of the basic needs that a person can pursue? Which of Horney’s neurotic needs does Shimin display? Provide examples from the case study to support your answer.