APPLICATION OF INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOLOGY Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

family constellation

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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.

A

family constellation

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3
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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.

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Early Recollections

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4
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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.

A

Dreams

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5
Q

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.

A

psychotherapy

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