Matakuliah
Tahun
: L0194 – Psikologi Kepribadian
: 2010
Alfred Adler
Individual Psychology
Pertemuan 10
Alfred Adler
1870 - 1937
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Introduction
People are born with weak, inferior bodies –
a condition that leads to feeling of inferiority
and a consequent dependence on other
people
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Individual Psychology
• The one dynamic force behind people’s
behavior is the striving for success or
superiority
• People’s subjective perceptions shape
their behavior and personality
• Personality is unified and self-consistent
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Individual Psychology (Cont….)
• The value of all human activity must be
seen from the viewpoint of social interest
• The self consistent personality structure
develops into person’s style of life
• Style of life is molded by people’s creative
power
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Abnormal Development
Undeveloped social interest
• External factors in maladjustment
– Exaggerated physical deficiencies
– Pampered style of life
– Neglected style of life
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Abnormal Development (cont…)
• Safeguarding Tendencies
– Excuses
• Yes, but…. If only
– Aggression
• Depreciation, Accusation, Self-accusation
– Withdrawal
• Moving backward, Standing still, Hesitating,
Constructing obstacles
• Masculine Protest
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Application
• Family constellation
• Early recollection
• Dreams
• Psychotherapy
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