Case Study 7 Alfred Adler:

Using Adler's theory of individual psychology, analyze Martin's life by answering the following questions.

1. What evidence is there that Martin had feelings of inferiority?

2. 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?

3. 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.

4. 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?

5. What did Adler say about birth order that would apply to Martin's life?

Case Study 8 Alfred Adler:

Using Adler's theory of individual psychology, analyze Toshimi's life by answering the following questions.

1. What is the motivation behind Toshimi's career choice, according to Adler's theory?

2. According to Adler's theory, what was Toshimi's goal? What was Toshimi's unique style of life that could be used to achieve this goal? Provide evidence for your answer.

3. Does Toshimi have a high or low level of social interest? What does this imply about her personality and adjustment? What is the cause of this level of social interest?

4. What did Adler say about birth order that would apply to Toshimi's life?