Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Self and Personality

Question:

According to Alfred Adler, which complex is essential to overcome for optimal personality-development?

Options:

Superiority complex

Electra complex

Oedipus complex

Inferiority complex

Correct Answer:

Inferiority complex

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Inferiority complex

Adler’s theory is known as individual psychology. His basic assumption is that human behaviour is purposeful and goaldirected. Each one of us has the capacity to choose and create. Our personal goals are the sources of our motivation. The goals that provide us with security and help us in overcoming the feelings of inadequacy are important in our personality development. In Adler’s view, every individual suffers from the feelings of inadequacy and guilt, i.e. inferiority complex, which arise from childhood. Overcoming this complex is essential for optimal personality development.