Most people experience a sense of inferiority from time to time. When we compare ourselves to people who are highly skilled, such as professional athletes, renowned scientists, celebrities, or more ...

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 ...

Generally, “inferiority complex” is an umbrella term describing chronic feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. People with an inferiority complex may experience chronic self-doubt, have low ...

An inferiority complex involves feelings of inadequacy and insecurity that stem from a real or imagined deficiency. It may lead to effects such as withdrawal and aggression. The American Psychological ...

We all have times when we feel inadequate. Maybe we even become consumed by a sense of failure or low self-esteem. It’s human to feel this way at times, and in some ways it’s necessary and humbling.