Quiz 1 Flashcards
Discouragement
Lacking courage; the inverse of encouragement, when people feel they do not belong in a useful, constructive manner.
Early recollections:
A single incident an individual can recall from under the age of 10; it must be able to be visualized, have a narrative (even if sparse), and should have a feeling associated with it and a part that vividly stands out.
Encouragement:
Instilling courage in individuals, such as by showing faith in them, expecting them to be responsible for themselves, and valuing them for who they are.
Encouragement (in therapy):
The process of helping clients to feel they have worth as they are; when therapists demonstrate social interest to and for their clients.
Family constellation:
The early developmental influences on a person, typically comprising siblings, parents, other key persons, and the neighborhood and community.
holism :
treating of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the physical symptoms of a disease.
Inferiority:
Something that is deficient in form or structure and is objective, measurable, and contextual. sense of being “less than” or in a “minus” position
Inferiority complex:
A behavioral manifestation of a subjective feeling of inferiority.
Inferiority feeling:
An appraisal of deficiency that is subjective, global, and judgmental. incomplete feeling
Life style:
Perception of self/others/world. attitudes and convictions people have about how to find their place in the world; the instructions for how to belong.
Private or faulty logic:
Convictions that run counter to social interest, that are unique to the individual and do not facilitate useful, constructive belonging.
Social interest:
combo of feeling of belonging and contribution to welfare of humanity, responsibility, and community with others. Social connectedness.
Compensation:
An attempt to make up for a deficiency.
Biased (Ap)perception:
A perception with meaning attached to it.
courage:
capacity to move ahead in spite of danger, despair or fear