Chapter 2 Flashcards
Name the three division of the Adult mind
id, ego, and a superego
At birth what does the entire mind consist of?
the id
from the German das es meaning
that is and it is the id
Consist of pure unadulterated, instinctual energy and exist completely not eh unconscious level.
id
The____ cannot tolerate the _______ associated with a ______ need and therefore demands the _________ ________.
id, tension, bodily immediate removal of that tension.
The ______ demands immediate _______ of bodily needs and is to be governed by the_________
id, gratification, pleasure principle
What two means does the id use to satisfy bodily needs
reflex action and wish fulfillment
responding automatically to a source of irritation
reflex action
from the German das ich meaning I
the ego
uses the process of identification
the go
develops and attempts to match the images of the id with objects and event s in the real world. what does Freud call this process and what division of the mind uses this process
the process is called identification and the division of the mind that uses this process is the ego
governed by the reality principle
the ego
operates in the service of the id
the ego
comes into existence to bring the person into contact with experiences that truly satisfy his or her needs.
the ego
The realistic efforts of the ego that brings about true biological satisfaction are called
secondary processes
A component of the personality must develop to make satisfaction possible, what component is this
the ego
the id attempts to reduce needs through hallucinations, along with reflex actions are called what
primary processes
are ineffective in ultimately alleviating the need
primary processes