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An early defector from Freud's psychoanalytic circle was

A) Charcot.
B) Maslow.
C) Adler.
D) Breuer.

Psychoanalytic Circle

A conceptual framework in psychoanalysis focusing on the dynamic relationships between conscious and unconscious mind elements.

Freud's Circle

The group of early psychologists and psychoanalysts who were closely associated with Sigmund Freud and his psychoanalytic theories.

Maslow

A psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs.

  • Understand the historical context and key figures associated with the development of Adlerian psychology.
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Trinity Marshall2 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Adler was an early defector from Freud's psychoanalytic circle, disagreeing with Freud's emphasis on the sexual bases of neurosis and instead introducing concepts such as the inferiority complex and a focus on social interest.