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سيكولوجيتك في الحياة كيف تحياها

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Alfred Adler
Alfred Adler

Alfred Adler (February 7, 1870 - May 28, 1937) was an Austrian psychologist and neurologist, one of the founders of individual psychology. Adler's theory emphasizes the social and cultural factors of individual psychology, believing that individual behavior is influenced by their social environment and family background. more

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