COMPENSATION is the tendency of an
organism to make up for deficiencies of structure or function. For
example, heart may become enlarged in order to perform its function
more satisfactorily if there is an initial impairment; or if one
eye is injured the other eye may function more efficiently than
originally.
补偿是有机体弥补结构或功能缺陷的倾向。例如，如果有初始的损伤，为更满意地发挥其功能，心脏可能会变大；又或，如果一只眼睛受伤，另一个眼睛可能比原来的功能更有效。
The idea of compensation was discussed by Alfred Adler in a 1907 publication. Sigmund Freud considered Adler’s paper very important, and the notion of certain kinds of behavior representing compensations for deficiencies in other behavior became widely accepted. Adler further theorized that a child has feelings of weakness and insignificance in relation to adults who are larger, stronger, and more competent. Adler later saw neurotic symptoms as compensations for lack of self-esteem. He held that many neurotic sympto
补偿是有机体弥补结构或功能缺陷的倾向。例如，如果有初始的损伤，为更满意地发挥其功能，心脏可能会变大；又或，如果一只眼睛受伤，另一个眼睛可能比原来的功能更有效。
The idea of compensation was discussed by Alfred Adler in a 1907 publication. Sigmund Freud considered Adler’s paper very important, and the notion of certain kinds of behavior representing compensations for deficiencies in other behavior became widely accepted. Adler further theorized that a child has feelings of weakness and insignificance in relation to adults who are larger, stronger, and more competent. Adler later saw neurotic symptoms as compensations for lack of self-esteem. He held that many neurotic sympto