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Kikoku

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on: Jun 21, 2018
Adler described his notion of the superiority complex as an exaggerated opinion of one's abilities and accomplishments.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Adler believed that inferiority feelings are a constant motivating force in all behavior.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


chinwesucks

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
FEEDBACK: Whatever the source of the inferiority complex, a person may attempt to overcompensate and so develop what Adler called a superiority complex. This involves an exaggerated opinion of one's abilities and accomplishments.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
FEEDBACK: Adler believed that inferiority feelings are a constant motivating force in all behavior. To be a human being means to feel oneself inferior, Adler wrote.


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