Ethan is short and thin. although he's not very strong or athletic, he excels in academics and has a great sense of humor. according to adler, ethan's attempts to overcome physical weaknesses by developing strengths in other areas are an example of:

Compensation

Explanation:

Compensation:-

It is the act of being something else given or received which is an equivalent for any of service, loss, suffering or any lack. It is the state of being compensating which can be done by making up for these factors.

In the given case study, Ethan being not very strong or athletic is compensating this with his academics excellence and having a great sense of humor.

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