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1. Each person is unique and indivisible. Thus, individual psychology insists on the fundamental unity of personality and the notion that inconsistent behaviour does not exist
2. If present an optimistic view of people while resting heavily on the notion of social interest that a feeling of oneness with all humankind |
3. The one dynamic force behind people's behaviour is the striving for success or superiority |
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4. People subjective perceptions shape their behaviour and personality 5. Personality is unified and self consistent |
6. The value of all human activity must be seen from the viewpoint of social interest 7. The self consistent personality structure develops into a person style of life 8. Style of life is molded by people's creative power. |
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___holds that everyone begins life with physical deficiencies that activate feelings of inferiority- feelings that motivate a person to strive for either superiority or success. |
Individual psychology |
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To Adler, people are born with weak, inferior bodies a condition that leads to feelings of inferiority and a consequent dependence on other people. Therefore a feeling of unity with others or social interest is inherent in people and the ultimate standard for psychological health. |
Overview of individual psychology |
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Psychological unhealthy individual strive for |
personal superiority |
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Psychological healthy individuals seek success for all |
humanity (striving for success) |