Adjustment & Defence Mechanisms
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In the context of 'Mental Health and Adjustment', according to Alfred Adler's 'Individual Psychology', when a person attempts to achieve extraordinary success in the same or another area to overcome a physical or psychological inferiority, how is 'Overcompensation' defined?
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According to Alfred Adler's 'Individual Psychology', feelings of inferiority are central to human development. Compensation and overcompensation are defense mechanisms through which an individual attempts to overcome real or imagined weaknesses.
Key Points:
- Inferiority Complex: Acts as a primary driver for personal growth and striving for superiority.
- Overcompensation: Involves striving excessively to excel either in the deficient area or an alternative domain.
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