What did Adler add to the nature versus nurture debate?
a. He did not address the impact of context on mental and social functioning. Therefore, his contributions were solely in the area of genetics.
b. He did not address either genetics or context on mental and social functioning.
c. He was not interested in either genetics or the contexts of his clients lives. Rather, he indicated that adults were responsible for their own behaviors.
d. He did not emphasize the impact of genetics on mental and social functioning.
e. He helped to conduct research that firmly established the influence of genetics on psychological functioning.
Question 2
What did Adler say about perfectionism?
a. It is a symptom of disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder or body dysmorphic disorder.
b. Adler encouraged his clients to strive for perfection through selfless actions.
c. Adler helped his clients strive for perfection by using new skills.
d. General anxiety disorder, eating disorders, somatoform disorders, alcoholism, and drug addiction indicate that the sufferer has given up on perfection.
e. Adler said it takes courage to be imperfect.