👉 Overcompensating is a concept in psychology and economics that refers to a person who seeks to compensate for their own inadequacy or weakness by making others feel inferior or inferior. This behavior can be seen as an attempt to gain approval, respect, or recognition from others. In the context of overcompensation, it often occurs when individuals seek to make themselves look better than they actually are by exaggerating their abilities, accomplishments, or achievements. For example, a person might claim to be very
