Superiority Complex Inferiority Complex

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Superiority complex refers to a subconscious neurotic mechanism of compensation developed by the individual as a result of feelings of inferiority. Inferiority is seen as the opposite form of superiority which is often brought by social rejection, low self-esteem and possibly as a result of the individual's inattentiveness to hygiene, appearance, or lower intelligence as compared to others. This essay was supposed to be one of a feeling of inferiority but I feel and know I have and portray more of a superiority complex. Growing up as a child from a well-educated and wealthy family, I basically received everything I needed; financially, education and personally also. I was a very bright child and made the best of friends so I would say that I had a very high self-esteem. I felt like I was good in everything and wasn’t lacking in any area of my life. After middle and…show more content…
This means that the person might have an exaggerated opinion of their abilities and accomplishments. He said that such a person may feel inwardly self-satisfied and feel superior to themselves and also others. To my understanding, superiority complex can also be the type of complex that develops when a person who suffers from inferiority complex decides to act superior in order to mask his inferiority. The person who has superiority complex usually claims that his opinion is always better than others and that he’s more important than his peers. I know possessing superiority complex has its problems because even though the person know they feel inferior a little deep within, they might act arrogant about the situation. I have also been to counseling a few sessions and I was told a lot of important information. I was told in order to overcome superiority complex, I first had to remove the underlying inferiority complex. I was very adamant about the situation becauseI believed I didn’t have any feeling of

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