Adler

Question 1

What was adlers theory based upon

Answer 1

Individual psychology
Focus on understanding each person as a whole and how they strive to overcome feelings of inferiority

Question 2

Inferiority complex and compensation

Answer 2

Adler believed everyone feels inferior at some point, especially in childhood.
These feelings can drive a person to compensate by developing strengths or abilities to overcome them

Question 3

What are the two ways people can respond to inferiority

Answer 3

working to overcome it in healthy ways or by developing an inferiority complex, which leads to feelings of inadequacy

Question 4

How did Adler define personality

Answer 4

Defined personality as a unique, holistic pattern of behaviours, thoughgs and emotions that develop over time

Question 5

Striving for superiority

Answer 5

The desire to achieve personal growth and development, not in comparison but for self development

Question 6

What is social interest

Answer 6

The ability to care and contribute to the well being of others
He believed healthy individuals contribute to society, whereas unhealthy ones are self centred

Question 7

Birth order

Answer 7

1st born: leader
2nd born: compete over first born
3rd born: spoiled, attention seeking
Only child: no sibling rivalry, hard time socialising when younger, likely to be pampered

Question 8

Role of the father

Answer 8

• role model for contribution to family welfare and society
• ## must be seen to treat mother as an equal

Question 9

The role of the mother

Answer 9

Introduce to social life
If mother feels unhappy with her role she puts responsibilities on child and child can feel inferior

Question 10

The 4 personality types

Answer 10

The ruling type
The getting type
The avoidant type
The socially useful type