In Adlerian therapy, Analysis and Assessment is characterized by:

• A. It centers on direct interpretations to the client about their life style.
• B. It involves medication management.
• C. It emphasizes exploration of the family constellation and early recollections rather than interpretation to the client.
• D. It focuses on diagnosing psychiatric disorders.

Answer: (C)

In Adlerian therapy, Analysis and Assessment centers on uncovering the client’s lifestyle by exploring the family constellation and early recollections. Looking at birth order, family dynamics, parental styles, and early memories helps reveal the client’s private logic, goals, and sense of belonging, which shape current behavior. The process is collaborative and exploratory—therapists guide discovery and use these insights to inform future choices—rather than delivering direct interpretations to the client. Medication management and diagnosing psychiatric disorders are not the focus of this stage.