Although Nancy is always the last student in the 4^th grade chosen for an athletic team, she is happy to always be the first student chosen for an academic team or as a Trivial Pursuit partner. Adler would say that Nancy is using _________ to overcome feelings of inferiority.

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Adler's theory of compensation refers to the process of overcoming perceived weaknesses or feelings of inferiority by developing abilities in other areas. In this case, Nancy compensates for her athletic shortcomings by excelling academically and in games requiring knowledge, such as Trivial Pursuit.

Although Nancy Is Always the Last Student in the 4th

Although Nancy Is Always the Last Student in the 4^th