What is Alfred Adler?
{{Infobox scientist | name = Alfred Adler | image = Alfred Adler1.png | caption = | birth_date = {{Birth date|1870|02|07|df=y}} | birth_place = , [[Austria-Hungary]] (now , Vienna, [[Austria]]) | death_date = {{Death date and age|1937|05|28|1870|02|07|df=y}} | death_place = [[Scotland]] | nationality = Austrian | known_for = He was a prominent figure in the field of psychology, contributing valuable ideas that have shaped our understanding of human behavior. | alma_mater = [[University of Vienna]] | field = [[Psychotherapy|Psychotherapist]], [[Psychiatry|psychiatrist]] | spouse = Raissa Epstein | children = Alexandra Adler, Kurt Alfred Adler, Valentine Adler, Cornelia Adler }} '''Alfred Adler''' (7 February 1870 – 28 May 1937) was an [[Austrians|Austrian]] medical doctor and [[Psychotherapy|psychotherapist]], contributing valuable ideas that have shaped our understanding of human [[behavior]] as [[lifestyle]]. Adler's work has had a lasting impact on how we view ourselves and others.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alfred-Adler</ref> == Background == Alfred Adler grew up in a time when people were just starting to explore the mysteries of the human mind. He was a curious and observant child, always wondering why people acted the way they did. This curiosity led him to become a doctor and later a psychologist, dedicating his life to understanding the complexities of human behavior. Adler's approach to psychology is known as [[Individual Psychology]], and it focuses on how each person is unique and influenced by their own experiences. He believed that everyone has a drive to be significant and capable in their own way, and these desires shape their personalities.<ref>https://www.verywellmind.com/alfred-adler-2795502</ref> === Key Ideas === One of Adler's famous ideas is the [[inferiority complex]] He suggested that when people feel like they don't measure up or aren't as good as others,