In Adler's explanation of organ inferiority, which aspect does he emphasize?

• A. The objective measurements.
• B. The subjective experience of the child.
• C. Parental expectations.
• D. Societal roles.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that organ inferiority is driven by how the child experiences weakness, not by objective measurements. Adler argued that physical shortcomings can generate feelings of inadequacy, and those feelings only become a powerful motivational force through the child’s inner experience—how inferior they feel and what they decide to do about it. This subjective sense of inferiority then fuels compensatory striving to overcome the perceived deficit, shaping personality and behavior. While external factors like parental expectations or society can influence how that striving unfolds, the core emphasis is on the child’s own experience of inferiority and the resulting motivation to overcome it.