In an attempt to resolve some of the disputes, Freud officially dissolved the informal group and formed a new group under the name Vienna Psychoanalytic Society. On the suggestion of Alfred Adler, the election of new members was based on secret ballot rather than Freud's invitation.
To resolve some conflicts, Freud formally ended the informal group and created a new organization named the Vienna Psychoanalytic Society. Based on Alfred Adler's suggestion, the selection of new members was done through a secret ballot instead of being personally invited by Freud.