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Theories of Personality
Adler
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
02/25/2016

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aggressive drive
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one of Adler's terms for positive striving, emphasizing anger and competitiveness
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creative self
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the person who acts to determine his or her own life
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depreciation complex
Definition
unhealthy way of seeking superiority by belittling others
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family constellation
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the configuration of family members, including the number and birth order of siblings
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fictional finalism
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a person's image of the goal of his or her striving
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inferiority complex
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stagnation of growth in which diffculties seem too immense to be overcome
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masculine protest
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one of Adler's term for positive striving emphasizing manliness
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neglect
Definition
parental behavior in which a child's needs are not adequately met
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pampering
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parental behavior in which a child is overindulged or spoiled
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social interest
Definition
innate potential to live cooperatively with other people
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socially useful type
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a personality that is well-adjusted
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style of life
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a person's consistent way of striving
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superiority complex
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a neurotic belief that one is better than others
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superiority striving
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effort to achieve improvement in oneself
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