2006-09-09 22:06:41 · 8 answers · asked by afrprince77 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
An inferiority complex, in the fields of psychology and psychoanalysis, is a feeling that one is inferior to others in some way. It is often unconscious, and is thought to drive afflicted individuals to overcompensate, resulting either in spectacular achievement or extreme antisocial behaviour. Unlike a normal feeling of inferiority, which can act as an incentive for achievement, an inferiority complex is an advanced state of discouragement, often resulting in a retreat from difficulties.
2006-09-09 22:13:58 · answer #1 · answered by brighteyez7777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In psychology, it is the term used to describe a complex or cluster of repressed fears.It was originally described by Alfred Adler. He based his ideas on physical inferiority.
Over time the term has gained popularity, now being used to describe general feelings of inferiority and the overcompensation that often ensues.
2006-09-09 22:20:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question and a term too loosely used sometimes. I still have all of my report cards. In my grade one report card "comments" section, the teacher wrote that she thought I had "an inferiority complex". I was just shy. Go figure.
2006-09-09 22:40:28 · answer #3 · answered by Scottie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sense of personal inferiority arising from conflict between the desire to be noticed and the fear of being humiliated
2006-09-09 22:08:55 · answer #4 · answered by sbsoft10 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Low self esteem,lack of confidence and feeling negative.
2006-09-09 22:12:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it someone feeling less then the rest of the people
2006-09-09 22:08:46 · answer #6 · answered by Eva Daniel Rn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could not even begin to answer that question.
2006-09-09 22:08:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you think your not as good as anyone else just remember were all equal
2006-09-09 22:19:08 · answer #8 · answered by purple_puma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋