Term ID: T4000

Overcompensation

/overcompensation/
Psychological mechanism where individuals attempt to overcome perceived weaknesses by excelling in related or opposing areas.
Example: Someone who feels intellectually inadequate becoming overly focused on physical fitness or athletic achievement.

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Reference: Adler (1917)