Ralph was the third child born to a family of seven. At times his mother confused his name with those of his five brothers. His was never the tallest, the strongest, the fastest, or the smartest in school. He was also too little to do something or too old to be "acting that way." Adler would probably suggest that Ralph is suffering from _______________.  

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Ralph was the third child born to a family of seven. At times his mother confused his name with those of his five brothers. His was never the tallest, the strongest, the fastest, or the smartest in school. He was also too little to do something or too old to be "acting that way." Adler would probably suggest that Ralph is suffering from _______________.  
A. repressed anxiety due to unresolved conflicts
 B. the power of a family archetype
 C. middle child anxiety
 D. an inferiority complex
i want to say its between A and C ... mainly C. HELP ANYONE PLEASE!

MathMate · Answer

(C) is correct.