(4) theoretical applications

• What do first born children likely feel according to Adler?

  Intensified feelings of power and superiority
• How do second born children develop according to Adler?

  They may become highly competitive or overly discouraged
• What motivates the youngest child according to Adler?

  To exceed older siblings
• What is the purpose of early recollections in Adler's theory?

  To reveal the primary interest of our life
• How does Adler view the formation of personality?

  It is created during the first four or five years of life
• What did classic research show about early memories of anxiety neurotics?

  They were concerned with fear
• What type of early memories did depressed persons have?

  Memories centered on abandonment
• What did early recollections of adult criminals involve?

  Disturbing or aggressive interactions
• How did Adler view dreams?

  As feelings about a current problem
• Why should dreams not be interpreted without context?

  They are unique to the individual's situation
• What was investigated regarding Adler's belief about dreams?

  They help solve current problems
• What does Adlerian theory postulate about psychopathology?

  It results from lack of courage and social interest
• What is the purpose of Adlerian psychotherapy?

  To enhance courage and encourage social interest
• What maxim did Adler believe in regarding accomplishments?

  Everybody can accomplish everything
• What is emphasized more in Adler's view, what people have or what they do?

  What people do with what they have
• What is the method of therapy involving public treatment of children?

  • Treating problem children in front of an audience
  • Involves parents, teachers, and health professionals
  • Helps children understand community problems