ego- tripartite personality Flashcards
1
Q
when does the ego develop?
A
develops from Id at around 2 years
2
Q
what are the aims of the ego?
A
satisfy Id within constraints of the world
3
Q
what does it operate on?
A
‘reality principle’
4
Q
what does the ego reduce?
A
conflicts between the Id and the superego
5
Q
how does the ego reduce the conflicts?
A
use of defence mechanisms