Prelim Individual Psychology

Question 1

Psychological defense mechanisms that individuals develop to protect their self-esteem from public disgrace and maintain their self concept, particularly when faced with challenges

Answer 1

Safeguarding Tendencies

Question 2

The driving force behind an individual’s pursuit of their final goal or personal superiority

Answer 2

Creative power

Question 3

In adlerian theory, it refers to a persons unique and enduring pattern of thinking, feeling, and behaving

Answer 3

Style of Style

Question 4

It represents the ultimate objective of an individual’s striving

Answer 4

Final Goal

Question 5

According to Adler, the primary motivation of human is

Answer 5

Superiority

Question 6

According to Adler, an individual’s style of life is established by the age of:

Answer 6

4-5

Question 7

In a classroom, Jugrey consistently strives to get the highest grades. This can be best explained by Adler’s Concept of:

Answer 7

Striving for Personal Superiority

Question 8

A psychology major student volunteers at a local homeless shelter every weekend. This behavior is most likely demonstration of

Answer 8

Social Interest

Question 9

A child with a physical disability becomes a paralympic champion. This scenario best illustrates adler’s concept of:

Answer 9

Striving Force as Compensation