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What are the differences between Freud's theory and Adler's theory? |
Adler believed that Freud's theory lacked attention to social factors
Adler agreed that behavior is purposeful but it is largely motivated by a person's future goals rather than past events. |
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What are the key concepts in Adler's Individual Psychology?
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1. Inferiority feelings
2. Striving for superiority 3. Style of life 4. Social interest |
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What are inferiority feelings?
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Develop during childhood as the result of real or perceived biopsychosocial weaknesses, while a striving for superiority is an inherent tendency toward "perfect completion"
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What is style of life?
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The specific ways a person chooses to compensate for inferiority and to achieve superiority determine the style of life.
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What is social interest?
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The primary characteristic that differentiates healthy and an unhealthy (mistaken) style of life.
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What is a healthy style of life?
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Marked by goals that reflect optimism and confidence and entail contributing to the welfare of others
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What is a mistaken style of life?
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Characterized by goals reflecting self-centeredness, competitiveness, and striving for personal power.
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What affects a person's style of life?
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Early experiences, especially those occurring within the context of the family. Particularly, whether a child is pampered or neglected.
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What are the effects of pampered vs. neglected child?
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Pampered children do not develop social feelings, while neglected children are dominated by a need for revenge.
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