According to Adler, the Defense Mechanism of __________ Is Important

question 9

Multiple Choice

According to Adler, the defense mechanism of __________ is important in our personality development, as we attempt to overcome feelings of inferiority.

• A) compensation
• B) denial
• C) sublimation
• D) identification

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Definitions:

Pro-social Behaviors

Actions intended to benefit others, such as helping, sharing, and cooperating.

Good-enough Parenting

A concept suggesting that parenting doesn’t have to be perfect to raise well-adjusted children, but meeting basic needs and providing support and love is sufficient.

Baumrind

A psychologist known for her research on parenting styles, identifying three major approaches: authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive.

Lenient

Exhibiting tolerance or a mild disposition in enforcing strict rules or punishments.