What's an Inferiority Complex?
The American Psychological Association (Apa) Defines an Inferiority Complex as “A Basic Feeling of Inadequacy and Insecurity, Deriving from Actual or Imagined...
The American Psychological Association (APA) defines an inferiority complex as “a basic feeling of inadequacy and insecurity, deriving from actual or imagined physical or psychological deficiency.” (1) The term dates back to 1907, when it was coined by the influential psychoanalyst Alfred Adler to explain why so many ...
What are the signs of inferiority complex?
- They try to make you feel insecure.
- They constantly seek validation from others.
- They always talk about their achievements.
- They complain a lot.
- They're overly sensitive to criticism.
- They regularly criticize others.
- They have frequent mood swings.
- They often withdraw from social situations.
What is an example of inferiority complex?
An inferiority complex may cause an individual to overcompensate in a number of ways. For example, a person who feels inferior because they are shorter than average (also known as a Napoleon complex) may become overly concerned with how they appear to others.
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