individual psychology

individual psychology definition - medical

in·di·vid·u·al psychology (ĭnˌdə-vĭjˈo͞o-əl)

noun
A theory of human behavior emphasizing the drive to overcome feelings of inferiority by compensation and the need to achieve personal goals that have value for society.

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