Michael Adler's Analysis

The Adlerian Theory is a holistic view point that approaches the client as a whole, indivisible being who is capable of growth (Erford et al., 2016). I chose this theory because it provides a framework for understanding a person in his or her own environment (Dufenen, Henderson and Eckart, 2016). This theory can be applied to Deidre as well as help her through the issues that she has.

In Mortimer J. Adler’s article “How to Mark a Book,” he argues that you should mark up your book to note significant information. Adler argues, through rhetorical appeals and fallacies, that as you write in a book it becomes “absorbed in your bloodstream,” and allows you to fully own the book. As readers searching for these techniques we can become immune to the fallacies by recognizing them and thereby acknowledging the argument for what it truly is. "How to Mark A Book," uses an abundance of logos in addition to other convincing techniques to persuade you, the reader, to mark up your book.

Adlerian Theory highlights the importance of focusing on the individual and the concept of social interest in relation to an individual’s desire to have a sense belonging within society. Emphasized within the theory is the idea that behavior is goal-oriented and individuals have the capacity for growth (Dufrene, Henderson, and Eckart, 2016). In the video presented on Adlerian Theory (Psychotherapy.net, 1997), Diane Kjos, Ph.D. and Jon Carlson PsyD. begin with engaging in a discussion on the theoretical approach to provide background on the theory. To illustrate the application of the theory within the helping relationship, a session is then presented for review using Adlerian Theory with Dr. Carson and a client, Gina, followed by questioning and feedback from the audience and hosts on the session.

How to Speak How to Listen by Mortimer Adler discusses the best techniques to use while in an argument. According to Adler, ethos signifies one’s character. Ethos is present when one is trying to have a character that is fitting for the purpose at hand. Ethos includes making yourself attractive to the audience and proving to them that you are credible. An example of having ethos has a lot to do with how I would present myself to the audience. In order for them to believe that I am credible, I must look the part, that includes cleanliness, looking put together, and healthy. If the audience sees that you can take care of yourself, then they have a higher chance of believing that you can take care of them and their situation. Using ethos can also include presenting the audience with a personal story. This will fill them in with background information about myself and let them know how my character played out during whatever situation I spoke about. The situation would have to be similar to the one the audience is facing, in order for them to draw parallels and better understand how I would handle that particular event.

In Alan T. Nolan’s work, Lee Considered: General Robert E. Lee and Civil War History, Nolan reexamines historical sources, including Lee’s official and personal correspondence and many other writings on Lee. Nolan states, without going too far into his own background, that he is “suspicious of saints,” and this suspicion is what led Nolan’s desire to review long held beliefs about Lee. Nolan examines Lee’s views on slavery and points out that Lee believed that slavery benefited the “African,” associating the black race with degradation and believed that the races were best separated. Nolan argues that as a general, Lee, though brutally effective on the battlefield, lacked an understanding of national strategy. Nolan would have readers believe

“Every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together” (Ryan). These words said by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, reflects the words my parents would always say to me when I was little. I would donate old clothes that did not fit, or toys I did not play with anymore. Every summer I would volunteer at my town’s public library, as well as at my church. However, as I got older, doing the simple tasks at the library felt tedious and uninteresting so I stopped volunteering for a while. There were times when I had spare time that could have and should have been put to use volunteering, but I did not have the motivation. However, after being inducted into my High School’s National Honors Society, I needed volunteer hours in order to remain in it. This was the motivation I needed to begin volunteering again.

Often as we grow our schedules we forget to acknowledge the fact that our name does not read “volunteer needed”. It has been said, and I sincerely repeat, that if we fail ever say no than our yes loses its value. A resounding alarm greeted an early six o'clock sunlight that signaled the end of a sleep cycle. Pulling on clothes and a quick flash of vision directed at a schedule summed up the morning other than the arrival to a National Honor Society meeting, which would be followed by a Leo club lunch meeting and trailed by a Business Professionals of America after school practice. A typical day of a Stephenson High School senior displays in this way. They are involved in many activities, both school oriented and community involved. This leaves little to no time to develop personality traits other than ones that involve servitude. While it is important to be involved in the community, overinvolvement decreases the quality of the rendered services and overwhelms the individual performing these service

Overwhelmed by the disease-plagued country and forced to use often dilapidated to FrenchInfrastructure and equipment, as well as being frustrated by the overly bureaucratic ICC, Wallaceresigned abruptly in June 1905. He was succeeded by John Frank Stevens, a self-educated engineer whohad built the Great Northern Railroad. Stevens was not a member of ICC; he increasingly viewed it’sbureaucracy as a serious hindrance. During the build of the Panama Canal overall 22,000 people died.This brings me to when Ulysses grant sent a letter to Nathan Appleton to tell him about how they arenot getting enough investments to pay for canal but in this letter they don’t recognize or talk about all ofthe death and fatalities which would explain why the death

David Mayhew suggests member of Congress are “single-minded seekers of reelection.” Mayhew outlines several institutional factors that allow members of Congress to actively and more importantly for Mayhew’s argument, effectively, seek reelection. The effectiveness of the system to allow its members to seek reelection is notable. Mayhew comments on the systems of Congress “[meeting] the electoral needs of its members [remarkably well].” The institutions of Congress provide its members with several beneficial services and opportunities that ease the process of being reelected. First, members of Congress are granted opportunities to provide both their staff and their constituents with casework which increase loyalty to a member of congress.

Barry Schwartz’s article, “Attention Must Be Paid!” is a thought-provoking outlook on how humans have been developing less and less when it comes to focus and concentration. With simpler articles, news tweets, and up to date information, there isn’t much interest in drawn-out articles and in-depth analysis anymore. Schwartz states that “maintaining attention is a skill”, and one not being taught enough (Schwartz par. 4). In response to this issue, he suggests that schools begin using “grit” which trains a child to improve their attention span with tasks and goals (Schwartz par. 11). He ends with a warning, “The world is complex, and it isn’t going to get any simpler” and suggests that if our focus isn’t expanded, serious problems may never be solved (Schwartz

The United States is a country of volunteers. In 2002-2003, 64 million Americans (28.8 percent of those 16 and older) donated 52 hours a year, the equivalent of more than one full work week, to building shelters, coaching Little League, caring for the elderly, teaching literacy, and countless other community-minded pursuits. Statistics show in Source F that “groups mandatory and nonvolunteers – were less likely to volunteer 8 years after high school than persons who strongly encouraged to volunteer or did it for strictly voluntary reason (43 percent).”

Barry Schwartz’s article, “Attention Must Be Paid!” is an interesting outlook on how humans have been developing less and less when it comes to focus and concentration. With shorter articles, news tweets, and up to date information, there isn’t much interest in drawn-out articles and in-depth analysis anymore. Schwartz states that “maintaining attention is a skill”, and one that we aren’t being taught enough (Schwartz par. 4). In response to this issue, he suggests that schools begin using “grit” which trains a child to improve their attention span with tasks and goals (Schwartz par. 11). He ends with a warning, “The world is complex, and it isn’t going to get any simpler” and suggests that if we don’t learn to expand our attention, serious

Adlerian psychotherapists often ask their clients about early recollections. What are the assumptions of this technique and how does it facilitate the therapeutic process?

Understand, interpret, direct. This statement is an oversimplification of sorts, but defines the essence of Adlerian psychotherapy. From this minimal overview of Adlerian theory, we can begin to elaborate and explore the intricacies of individual psychology. Adlerians are concerned with understanding the unique and private beliefs and strategies of the individual (private logic and mistaken notions) that we create in childhood, and which serve as a reference for attitudes, private views of self, others and the world, and behavior (lifestyle). Therapeutic work with clients involves short-term and intensive work to increase social interest, to encourage a greater sense of responsibility for behavior, and to support behavioral change.

Alfred Adler was the founder of Adlerian Counseling. He was born in 1870 in the country of Austria. who gave his theory the name Individual Psychology, because he wanted people to see that his theory and methods were designed to help clients help themselves. He believed that everyone had and internal need to be a part of society, and a desire to contribute to that society. That everyone strives for perfection, and everyone initially feels inferior to everyone else. He believed that when that feeling is not overcome, inferiority complexes develop, and if a person tries to overcompensate for inferiority, the develop superiority complex.