22. Describe the structure of personality as Freud views it (id, ego, superego), his concept of defense, and his theory of development.
Freud's theory is known as the Freudian slip. Freud's theory incorporates 3 systems, ID, Ego, and Super Ego. Id is entirely unconscious while the other two are both unconscious and conscious. The id is composed of the inherited components of ones personality. The id is also responsible for the impulsive, or instinctual, responses that our body makes. Id is a persons personality that is present at birth. Personality is unconscious right at birth, but as children grow, they become more aware of what is going on.
Ego: functions both in the conscious, precociousness and unconscious mind. The ego is basically the part of the id that is modified by the influence of the external world. The ego works by reason and tries to meet the id’s demands through compromising or postponing satisfaction. Unlike the id, the ego seeks pleasure realistically.
Superego: The superego incorporates the values and morals of
society that are learned from others. The superego restricts the id’s desires that are socially unacceptable such as sex and aggression. The superego consists of two parts, the conscience and the ideal self.
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Ego: functions both in the conscious, precociousness and unconscious mind. The ego is basically the part of the id that is modified by the influence of the external world. The ego works by reason and tries to meet the id’s demands through compromising or postponing satisfaction. Unlike the id, the ego seeks pleasure realistically.
Superego: The superego incorporates the values and morals of
society that are learned from others. The superego restricts the id’s desires that are socially unacceptable such as sex and aggression. The superego consists of two parts, the conscience and the ideal self.
Examples-