Adler's emphasis on people's positive social strivings has caused him to be labeled by many psychologists as the "father" of ________ psychology.

A) cognitive
B) social
C) humanistic
D) Gestalt

Humanistic

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person, looking at human behavior not only through the eyes of the observer but also through the eyes of the person doing the behaving.

Adler

Alfred Adler was an Austrian medical doctor and psychotherapist who founded the school of individual psychology, emphasizing the importance of social context in personality development.

Social Strivings

Efforts made by individuals to achieve status, acceptance, or fulfillment within their social communities.