Adler

Question 1

accusation 

Answer 1

Adlerian safeguarding tendency whereby one protects magnified feelings of self-esteem by blaming others for one’s own failures.

Question 2

aggression

Answer 2

Safeguarding tendencies that may include depreciation or accusation of others as well as self-accusation, all designed to protect exaggerated feelings of personal superiority by striking out against other people.

Question 3

constructing obstacles

Answer 3

Safeguarding tendency in which people create a barrier to their own success, thus allowing them to protect their self-esteem by either using the barrier as an excuse for failure or by overcoming it.

Question 4

fiction

Answer 4

A belief or expectation of the future that serves to motivate present behavior. The truthfulness of a fictional idea is immaterial, because the person acts as if the idea were true.

Question 5

hesitating

Answer 5

Safeguarding tendency characterized by vacillation or procrastination designed to provide a person with the excuse “It’s too late now.”

Question 6

inferiority complex

Answer 6

Exaggerated or abnormally strong feelings of inferiority, which usually interfere with socially useful solutions to life’s problems.

Question 7

organ dialect

Answer 7

The expression of a person’s underlying intentions or style of life through a diseased or dysfunctional bodily organ.

Question 8

safeguarding tendencies

Answer 8

Protective mechanisms such as aggression, withdrawal, and the like that maintain exaggerated feelings of superiority.

Question 9

social interest

Answer 9

Translation of the German Gemeinschaftsgefühl, meaning a community feeling or a sense of feeling at one with all human beings.

Question 10

standing still

Answer 10

Safeguarding tendency characterized by lack of action as a means of avoiding failure.

Question 11

style of life

Answer 11

A person’s individuality that expresses itself in any circumstance or environment; the “flavor” of a person’s life.

Question 12

withdrawal

Answer 12

Safeguarding one’s exaggerated sense of superiority by establishing a distance between oneself and one’s problems

Question 13

Individual Psychology

Answer 13

A psychological approach developed by Alfred Adler that emphasizes the uniqueness of the individual and the importance of social factors in shaping personality. It focuses on concepts like community feeling, social interest, and the striving for superiority.

Question 14

Masculine Protest

Answer 14

A concept suggesting that individuals may strive to assert their masculinity or superiority in response to feelings of inferiority or vulnerability. This can manifest in behaviors or attitudes that emphasize dominance or traditional masculine roles.

Question 15

Creative Power

Answer 15

The idea that individuals have the ability to shape their own lives and destinies through their choices and actions. This concept highlights personal agency and the capacity to overcome challenges and develop one’s potential.

Question 16

Teleology

Answer 16

The study of purposes or goals in behavior. In psychology, it refers to the idea that human actions are driven by future goals and aspirations rather than just past experiences or causes.

Question 17

Underdeveloped Social Interest

Answer 17

A lack of concern or connection with the welfare of others, which can lead to feelings of isolation and inferiority. This term emphasizes the importance of social relationships in mental health.

Question 18

Private Meaning

Answer 18

The subjective interpretation or significance that an individual assigns to experiences, which may differ from shared or common meanings. This highlights the personal and often idiosyncratic nature of meaning-making.

Question 19

Safeguarding Tendencies

Answer 19

Defensive behaviors or strategies that individuals use to protect their self-esteem or sense of identity, often in response to feelings of inferiority or anxiety. These can manifest as excuses, denial, or avoidance.