This is the reason why many people mistake Aquarius for a water sign, but it is in actual fact an intellectual air sign and not a water sign. Zodiac signs all have their different signs and meanings, so it is up to you to determine the meaning.
Key Concepts of Adlerian Theory and Therapy Add Remove The main concepts of Adler's theory are social interest, holism, lifestyle, goals or directionality and equality. Individual psychology is the name of the school of personality theory and psychotherapy developed by Alfred Adler (1870-1937), a Viennese general practice physician turned psychiatrist.
The Adler inferiority complex is thus a motivator for self-growth and achievement, but it is also something that makes the individual feel uncomfortable with their own person, which is why they will commonly try to hide this feeling and even to repress it. The inferiority complex creates a strive for superiority. An interesting phenomenon can often occur from this: compensation. What it means is that a person will try to compensate their shortcomings by achieving something extraordinary in another area of their lives.