General Studies · Theories of Personality
According to Alfred Adler's individual psychology theory, a superiority complex is best described as:
- 1A healthy striving for personal excellence rooted in social interest and belonging.
- 2A sense of self-importance used to mask underlying feelings of inferiority.✓
- 3A conscious effort to appear humble despite feeling superior in reality.
- 4A belief in one's abilities, backed by real accomplishments and evidence.
Correct answer
A sense of self-importance used to mask underlying feelings of inferiority.
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