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.

the federal government of the united states was established by the constitution. us is a presidential republic. the president is head of state, head of government and of a two party legislative and electoral system. the supreme court balances the powers of the federal and the state government. yhe executive branch is headed by the oresident. there are two chambers of congress, the senate and the house of representatives. judicial power is exercised by the judicial branch (or judiciary), comprised of the supreme court and lower federal courts. the judiciary's function is to interpret the   constitution as well as the federal laws and regulations.

answer; the president uses mass media to gain support for policies;