Asked by Professional Business on Sep 24, 2024

Overcompensating for inferiority feelings can lead to a(n)

A) inferiority complex.
B) superiority complex.
C) organic inferiority.
D) creative self.

Overcompensating

Exaggerating one's efforts in one area to make up for a real or perceived deficiency in another area.

Inferiority Complex

A psychological condition that arises from persistent feelings of inadequacy, often leading to overcompensation or avoidance behaviors, differing in intensity from general inferiority feelings.

  • Acquire insight into the necessity of aspiring for a higher status as per Adler's views.
  • Detect the origins of feelings of inferiority and evaluate their effect on the maturation of personality.