2. Theories Of Personality

Question 1

What is personality according to Freud’s psychoanalytic theory?

Answer 1

According to Freud, personality stems from instinct, unconscious motivation. The id, ego and superego.

Question 2

What is id, ego and superego?

Answer 2

Id is our pleasure principle. Ego is our reality contact and superego is our morality contact.

Situational example:
Kunyare nagugutom ako. Yong gutom ko is yong id. Para masatisfy ko yong gutom ko, Kailangan kong kumain. Since Kailangan kong kumain, hindi naman Ako pwedeng mang agaw Ng pagkain ng iba. Para masatisfy ko yong gutom ko in an appropriate way, magluluto ako or bibili Ako Ng pagkain ko.