Organ inferiority relates mainly to the work of which theorist?

• A. Carl Jung
• B. Sigmund Freud
• C. Alfred Adler
• D. B.F. Skinner

Answer: (C)

Organ inferiority is a concept from Alfred Adler’s theory. It describes the feeling of being physically weaker or lacking in some organ and the motivational push this creates to compensate. This sense of deficiency drives a person to develop skills, pursue mastery, and strive for superiority, often shaping their overall lifestyle and social goals. The emphasis is on turning feelings of inferiority into constructive striving and social usefulness, rather than focusing on internal drives like Freud’s libido or on purely observable behaviors.

Carl Jung centers his theory on individuation and archetypes, not organ inferiority. Freud emphasizes psychosexual development and libido, while Skinner focuses on behavior and conditioning. That’s why organ inferiority is mainly linked to Adler.