alfred adler
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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?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ALFRED A
DLER
B Y Y OU
NJ I A N
D H E Y L E Y
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