APPLICATION OF INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGY Flashcards
Adler claimed that firstborns are likely to have strong feelings of power and
superiority, to be overprotective, and to have more than their share of anxiety.
Second-born children are likely to have strong social interest, provided they do
not get trapped trying to overcome their older sibling
family constellation
Youngest children are likely to be pampered and to lack independence, whereas
only children have some of the characteristics of both the oldest and the
youngest child.
family constellation
Adler believed that early memories are templates on which people
project their current style of life. These need not be accurate accounts of
early events; they have psychological importance because they reflect a person’s
current view of the world.
Early Recollections
Adler believed that dreams can provide clues to solving future problems. However,
these are disguised to deceive the dreamer and usually must be interpreted by
another person.
Dreams
The goal of this therapy is to create a relationship between therapist and
patient that fosters social interest. To ensure that the patient’s social interest will
eventually generalize to other relationships, the therapist adopts both a maternal
and a paternal role.
psychotherapy