Alfred Adler - Individual Psychology | Simply Psychology

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Alfred Adler’s school of individual school of psychology created a chasm in the field of psychology, which had been dominated by Freud’s psychoanalysis.

Alfred Adler’s Individual Psychology is a holistic, teleological (goal-oriented) approach emphasizing that behavior is driven by social interest and a striving for superiority. Adler emphasizes that our core beliefs and behaviors (our unique style of life) are goal-directed and developed in early childhood, especially by our family dynamics, like birth order, and our capacity for social interest. Key Takeaways Humans are motivated by social connectedness and striving for superiority or success. This means people seek meaningful relationships and want to feel competent and valued. Feelings of i

Alfred Adler - Individual Psychology | Simply Psychology

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