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 ...

The feeling of being less "worthy" than other people can cause huge stress and lead to you avoid positive experiences and interactions out of fear of being inferior. Experts say it's important to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Em Lou Bowen/Adobe Stock An inferiority complex might just sound like another one of those overused, relatable buzzwords. But it’s ...

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 ...

Having low self-esteem is detrimental to your progress in life. When you fail to see the value in yourself, you miss out on beneficial opportunities. People who believe in their own worth tend to do ...