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Trait Perspective

Question 4 • SHS Alt Psychology S2 - 2021

Alfred Adler believed the primary source of human motivation was due to one’s __________.

Answer
A
childhood experiences
B
libidinal instincts
C
strive for superiority
D
childhood conflicts

Explanation

Adler argued that people are strongly motivated by a striving for superiority: the effort to overcome feelings of inferiority and develop competence. Therefore, the correct choice is “strive for superiority.” Libidinal instincts are more closely associated with Freud’s theory.

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