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The Personal Experience of a Theorist Can Impact His or Her

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The personal experience of a theorist can impact his or her choice of central personality concepts.A central concept for Adler was inferiority feelings while Horney concentrated on basic anxiety.Define and describe each concept and discuss possible links between it and the life circumstances and experiences of the theorist who proposed it.​


Definitions:

Thirst

The basic sensation prompting the desire to drink liquids, resulting from dehydration or electrolyte imbalances in the body.

Digest

The process of breaking down food through mechanical and chemical means into substances that can be absorbed and assimilated by the body.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion suggesting that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion, implying that emotions are a result of the interpretation of bodily reactions.

Appraisal Theory

A theory in psychology that describes how individuals evaluate events as beneficial or harmful to their well-being, which then determines their emotional response.

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