Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

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How does Adler's concept of compensation relate to feelings of inferiority?

  1. It refers to ignoring these feelings

  2. Enhancing personal status to mask these feelings

  3. Attempting to overcome feelings of inferiority

  4. Denying all feelings of inadequacy

The correct answer is: Attempting to overcome feelings of inferiority

Adler's concept of compensation is the process of attempting to make up for or overcome feelings of inferiority. This means that the person will work hard to achieve success or a higher social status in order to compensate for their perceived shortcomings. Option A, ignoring these feelings, does not address or resolve the underlying feelings of inferiority. Option B, enhancing personal status, may mask these feelings temporarily but does not address them directly. Option D, denying all feelings of inadequacy, is an extreme form of compensation that can create further psychological issues. Overall, option C is the most accurate as it acknowledges and addresses the root cause of the feelings of inferiority.

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