Asked by Alexandra Cabrera on Sep 24, 2024
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Adler's childhood is a good example of
A) inferiority feelings.
B) the Oedipus complex.
C) the carefree nature of the first five years.
D) anal conflicts.
Oedipus Complex
A concept in psychoanalytic theory involving a child's unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.
Inferiority Feelings
Emotions or beliefs stemming from a sense of inadequacy or failure to measure up to standards or peers.
Carefree Nature
A personality trait characterized by the absence of worry or stress, and a light-hearted, easygoing approach to life.
- Discern the causes behind feelings of inferiority and their role in the evolution of one's personality.
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maritza torres5 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Adler's childhood was marked by physical weakness and sickness, which led him to develop feelings of inferiority compared to his healthier and stronger siblings. These feelings of inferiority are central to Adler's theory of personality and his idea that striving for superiority is a fundamental human motivation.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the causes behind feelings of inferiority and their role in the evolution of one's personality.