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Alfred Adler. By Younji and Heyley. Theory. Feelings of inferiority Getting rid of these feelings Overcoming these feelings. Where does personality come from?. Compensation Resignation Over-compensation. How should we assess personality?.
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Alfred Adler By Younji and Heyley
Theory • Feelings of inferiority • Getting rid of these feelings • Overcoming these feelings
Where does personality come from? • Compensation • Resignation • Over-compensation
How should we assess personality? • Behavioral observations, paper and pencil tests, or projective techniques • Example: Birth order personality test
Pros/Cons of theory • Family background, current lifestyle, childhood experience • Flexibility of Adlerian Theory • Lack of Depth • Birth order personality quiz – too broad
Birth order personality test • http://www.richardwiseman.com/oneshow.html
Online sources • http://suite101.com/article/the-personality-theory-of-alfred-adler-a157755 • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individual_psychology • http://www.christiehunter.com/personality/alderian-therapy.htm