Adler's Concept for People's Response to Organ Weaknesses and Psychological

question 73

Multiple Choice

Adler's concept for people's response to organ weaknesses and psychological feelings of inferiority was

• A) reaction formation.
• B) aggression.
• C) compensatory strivings.
• D) learned helplessness.

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Definitions:

Major Depression

Mood disorder characterized by prolonged feelings of worthlessness and guilt, disruption of normal eating habits, insomnia, a general slowing of behavior, and frequent thoughts of suicide.

Concordance Rate

The likelihood of two individuals sharing a trait or disorder, often used in twin studies to explore genetic vs. environmental influences.

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits and forms two embryos, sharing 100% of their genes and typically having very similar appearances and genetic traits.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by abnormal behavior, strange speech, and a decreased ability to understand reality.