PLEASE READ CASE STUDY ATTACHED. NO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Then, answer the following questions in narrative format:
Application Questions
Using Adler’s theory of individual psychology, analyze Martin’s life by answering the following questions:
- What evidence is there that Martin had feelings of inferiority?
- According to Adler’s theory, how did feelings of inferiority influence Martin’s behavior? What influence did these beliefs of inferiority have on his striving for superiority?
- According to Adler’s theory, what was Martin’s goal? What was Martin’s unique style of life that could be used to achieve this goal? Provide evidence for your answer.
- Does Martin have a high or a low level of social interest? What does this imply about his personality and adjustment? What is the cause of this level of social interest?
- What did Adler say about birth order that would apply to Martin’s life?
Theory Comparison Questions
- How could Horney’s concept of basic anxiety explain Martin’s exaggerated independence? What mechanisms are used by Martin to help him deal with basic anxiety? How does Adler’s concept of social interest compare with Horney’s trend of moving away from people?
- How do Adler’s safeguarding tendencies compare with Horner’s neurotic trends? Explain Martin’s lack of relationships using these two concepts.
- How does Adler’s superiority complex compare with Horney’s concept of idealized self?
- According to Bowlby and Ainsworth, what type of attachment style does Martin display? Explain. What would be the source of this type of attachment style?
Submission:
- In your response please be sure to use APA paragraph format and complete sentences.
- Please be sure to respond to all of the application and theory questions.
- You will be graded on your responsiveness and your scholarly writing.