Adlerian Theory - CO 502 – Midterm Exam Questions and Answers

Adler taught that we must successfully master three universal life tasks. Which of the following is not one of these tasks? a. Building friendships b. Establishing intimacy c. Contributing to society d. Enhancing wellness d. Enhancing wellness ____ is often described as our perceptions regarding self, others, and the world, and includes the connecting themes and rules of interaction that give meaning to our actions a. Striving for significance and superiority b. Fictional finalism c. Lifestyle d. Holistic concept c. Lifestyle Which of the statements below about social interest is true? a. While Adler considered social interest to be innate, he also believed that it must be learned, developed, and used. b. Adler believed most people to be incapable of developing social interest even though it was something to which they should aspire c. In his later years, Adler recanted his beliefs about social interest and focused on addressing unconscious dynamics as the key to mental health d. The concept of social interest was originally introduced by Freud, and Adler incorporated it into his theory a. While Adler considered social interest to be innate, he also believed that it must be learned, developed, and used. Dr. Jones told Emily that her efforts to overcome her fear of test taking at school will most likely lead her to outperform all her classmates one day. This intervention was: a. Appropriate because it was intended to bolster Emily's self-esteem and academic self-concept b. Inappropriate because Dr. Jones was confusing Adler's notion of superiority with the idea that her client would become superior over others c. Not only unethical, it was illegal d. Inappropriate because Emily will never be able to outperform her classmates b. Inappropriate because Dr. Jones was confusing Adler's notion of superiority with the idea that her client would become superior over others