Dr. Alfred Adler Flashcards
Explain “Oregon inferiority”
In each individual, certain weaker organs are susceptible to diseases.
Define “inferiority complex.”
Constant feelings of inadequacy or insecurity in your daily life due to a belief that you are physically or mentally inferior to others
Feelings of inferiority (psychological) - common in children and those with Oregon inferiority.
Why do we invent “Life goals”?
Protects us from feeling impotent in the face of inferiority
Explain “Superiority”
An urge to overcome.
Negative - focus on personal gain - dominate others.
Positive – with social interest in mind - the welfare of others
What is “Social interest”?
A sense of connectedness and care to the human community.
List all “Lifestyle typologies”
- Ruling-dominant type
- Getting-leaning type
- Avoiding types
- Socially useful types
Define “Ruling-dominant type”
(dominate others)
Social interest - Low
Activity level - High
Define “Getting-leaning type”
(expects to receive from others)
Social interest - Low
Activity level - Low
Define “Avoiding types”
(avoid life’s problems)
Social interest – Very low
Activity level - Low
Define ‘Socially useful types’
(solves problems with social interest in mind) Style of life and social interest
Social interest - High
Activity level - High
Obstacles to growth are Organ inferiority, Pampered or spoiled, Neglect. Why are these problematic?
All distort their worldviews→ mistaken/faulty lifestyles
What is an example of “Self-guarding tactics”?
“Yes, but”
“If only”
Define “Schema”
a mental framework that helps individuals organize, process, and store information about their environment.
Explain “Creative Power”
We actively seek out certain experiences and reject others. - we interpret experience and develop an individualized schema.
