What is compensation in psychology?
Q: What is compensation in psychology?
A: Compensation is a way that people hide something they cannot do well by doing something else extremely well.
Q: Can a person be aware of their compensation?
A: No, a person may not even be aware that they are using compensation.
Q: Does compensation solve the cause of the problem?
A: No, compensation does not solve the cause of the problem, it only hides it.
Q: Can positive compensations help a person overcome difficulties?
A: Yes, positive compensations may help a person overcome difficulties.
Q: What are the two kinds of negative compensation?
A: The two kinds of negative compensations are overcompensation and under compensation.
Q: What is overcompensation?
A: Overcompensation is when a person has a goal to gain superiority, which leads them to wanting power, dominance, self-esteem and self-devaluation.
Q: What is an example of failing overcompensation?
A: An example of failing overcompensation can be seen in people going through a mid life crisis, where they lack the energy to maintain their psychological defenses, including their compensatory acts.
