Alfred Adler Flashcards
What is Alfred Adler known for?
Individual psychology
Define inferiority feelings (3 things)
- Seen as always present motivating force in behaviour
- the source of all human striving
- Not a sign of weakness or abnormality
Feelings of inferiority are a function of…
the environment
Individual growth results from compensation. What does this mean?
Our own attempts to overcome our inferiority.
Define inferiority complex
A condition that develops when a person is unable to compensate for normal inferiortiy. they have a poor opinion of themselves, and feel helpless, unable to cope
What three sources in childhood can cause inferiority complex?
Organic inferiority, Spoiling, Neglect
Define a superiority complex
a condition that develops when a person overcompensates for normal inferiority
According to adler, what is the fundamental fact of life?
Striving for superiorty
Define”guiding self ideal”
the idea that there is an imagined or potential goal that guides our behaviour.
What is the unifying principle of personality?
The guiding self-ideal
Define teleology`
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by postulated causes
Go over unification of personality..
In order to give this five, go do it.
define style of life
a unique character structure or pattern of personal behaviors and characteristics by which each of us strives for personal perfection
How is style of life determined
based on individuals unique interpretation of their inferiority
Define the ruling-dominant type
People who are assertive, aggressive
high activity levels and low social interest
Define getting-leaning type
expect others to provide for them
have low social interest and low activity levels
Define the avoiding type
- achieve mastery by avoiding defeat
- Low social interest and very low activity levels
Define the socially useful type
realistically appraise their difficulty
High activity level and high social interest
What are advantages of first born?
As children age the first-born often plays the role of the teacher, tutor, leader, and disciplinarian
These experiences often enable the first-born to mature intellectually to a higher degree than his younger siblings
In adulthood, they tend to take an unusual interest in maintaining order and authority
They tend to become good organizers, conscientious and scrupulous about detail, authoritarian and conservative in attitude
What child order child may grow up feeling insecure around others?
Eldest`
Development of youngest child?
Driven by the need to surpass older siblings, youngest children often develop at a remarkably fast rate
