Author Question: In the context of Adler's idea of the order of birth, the child most likely to develop at a ... (Read 121 times)

danielfitts88 · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

In the context of Adler's idea of the order of birth, the child most likely to develop at a remarkably fast rate is the:

a. only child.
c. youngest child.
b. first-born.
d. second-born.

Question 2

In the context of Adler's idea of the order of birth, a person who is competitive and ambitious is most likely to be a(n):

a. second-born child.
c. only child.
b. first-born child.
d. youngest child.

mbcrismon · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: Driven by the need to surpass older siblings, youngest children often develop at a remarkably fast rate. Last-borns are often high achievers in whatever work they undertake as adults.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Competition with the first-born may serve to motivate the second-born, who may try to catch up to and surpass the older sibling. Second-borns are more optimistic about the future and are likely to be competitive and ambitious.