Pat is very short. He is also extremely aggressive and tries to take charge or control of virtually everything in which he is involved. Adler would suggest that Pat is striving to overcome ________ arising from his shortness.
A) basic anxiety
B) an inferiority complex
C) a defence mechanism
D) ambivalence

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According to Adler's theory, individuals with a feeling of inferiority may strive for superiority in other ways to compensate for their perceived weakness or inadequacy. Pat's shortness may have led him to develop an inferiority complex, which he tries to overcome by being extremely aggressive and controlling. Therefore, the best answer is B.

Pat Is Very Short