The ______ Occurs When the Perceiver Develops an Overall Impression

question 60

Short Answer

The ______ occurs when the perceiver develops an overall impression of a person or situation based on one attribute, either favorable or unfavorable.

Interpret Adler’s perspective on human nature and the belief system about others.

Describe Adler's Individual Psychology and its distinction from other psychological theories.

Identify the sources of motivation in Adler's theory, particularly the role of compensating for inferiorities.

Relate Adler's theory to his own life experiences, especially the influence of childhood illness and sibling rivalry.

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Definitions:

Confrontation

A direct encounter between individuals or groups characterized by a clash of opinions, beliefs, or interests, often used in therapeutic contexts to address issues.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism in psychoanalytic theory where socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are unconsciously transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior.

Displacement

In psychology, a defense mechanism where an individual shifts negative feelings or behaviors from the original source to a safer or more accessible target.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety or unacceptable thoughts and feelings.