Overall of Adler
Core AssumptionS
Inferiority & Superiority
Style of Life & Birth OrdeR
Social Interest
100

This Austrian psychiatrist developed Individual Psychology.

Who is Alfred Adler?


100

Adler believed humans are socially embedded beings seeking this.

What is belonging and contribution?

100

These feelings motivate individuals to improve themselves.

What is inferiorit?

100

This term refers to a person’s unique way of perceiving the world and striving toward goals.

What is style of life?

100

Adler called this the cornerstone of mental health.

What is social interest (Gemeinschaftsgefühl)?

200

Adler’s theory focuses on social relationships and this type of behavior, unlike Freud.

What is conscious, goal-directed behavior?

200

All behavior is ______ and purposeful.

What is goal-oriented?

200

Striving for ______ means seeking self-realization, competence, and wholeness, not domination.

What is superiority?

200

Healthy lifestyles involve this, showing concern and cooperation with others.

What is social interest?

200

True superiority is achieved through this, not power.

What is useful contribution to society?

300

Personality is seen as a unified whole expressed through this.

What is style of life?

300

Feelings of ______ are universal and motivate growth.

What is inferiority?

300

When inferiority becomes overwhelming, it may lead to this complex.

What is an inferiority complex?

300

The first-born child is usually responsible, authoritative, and values this.

What is leadership?

300

Mental health is characterized by cooperation, self-transcendence, and this.

What is social interest?

400

Adler believed humans strive for this, often motivated by feelings of inferiority.

What is superiority or success?


400

Personality develops mainly through experiences in this stage of life.

What is early childhood?

400

This complex is a defensive mask for deep inferiority, often appearing as arrogance.

What is a superiority complex?

400

The youngest child may feel constant inferiority and can become highly driven or overly dependent.

What is constant inferiority?

400

Lack of social feeling and self-centered striving may result in this.

What is mental disorder?

500

Adler’s approach views individuals as indivisible and unique, emphasizing this context for understanding behavior.

What is the social context?


500

Each person develops a unique style of life based on personal interpretation of these.

What are experiences?

500

Exaggerated attempts to cover inferiority, leading to arrogance or aggression, is called this.

What is overcompensation?

500

Middle children are often ______ and competitive, adapting to their position in the family. 

What is adaptable?

500

Social interest involves empathy, cooperation, and this type of contribution.

What is contribution to society?