Read the following statements carefully and identify the statements which are true about Alfred Adler's theory.

(A) Adler's theory is known as the theory of identity crisis
(B) He believed individual's personal goals are the source of one's motivation
(C) In Adler's view, every individual suffers from inferiority complex
(D) He argued that people must generate a central perspective and direction for themselves
(E) The basic assumption of his theory is human behaviour is purposeful and goal-directed

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B), (C), (E) Only

The correct answer is Option (4) → (B), (C), (E) Only

(A) Adler's theory is known as the theory of identity crisis. This is incorrect.The "identity crisis" concept is linked to Erik Erikson, not Adler.
(B) He believed individual's personal goals are the source of one's motivation. This is correct.
(C) In Adler's view, every individual suffers from inferiority complex. This is correct. 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.
(D) He argued that people must generate a central perspective and direction for themselves. This is incorrect. Erikson (NOT Adler) argues that young people must generate for themselves a central perspective and a direction that can give them a meaningful sense of unity and purpose.

(E) The basic assumption of his theory is human behaviour is purposeful and goal-directed. This is correct.

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