Superiority complex, a term coined by the Austrian psychiatrist Alfred Adler, refers to an attitude of excessive self-importance and dominance over others. This psychological phenomenon where ...
Complexes, as you would know, are believed to influence an individual's attitude and behaviour. There are 2 types of complexes: 1. Inferiority Complex and, 2. Superiority Complex. The term ...
Have you ever met someone who just seems to ooze superiority? They carry themselves with an air of confidence that can feel a bit off-putting. While we all want to feel good about ourselves, there’s a ...
When teaching my students about psychological defenses, many of them have a good understanding of the superiority complex. They easily describe the school bully, who enacts a type of superiority in ...