Ethics - Freud Flashcards
What is Freud’s term for the moral component of personality?
Superego
True or False: According to Freud, the superego develops from the id.
False
Fill in the blank: The superego is formed through the internalization of __________ and societal rules.
parental values
What are the two main functions of the superego?
To inhibit the urges of the id and to strive for perfection.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of the psyche according to Freud?
A) Id
B) Ego
C) Conscience
D) Superego
C) Conscience
What is the primary focus of the superego?
Moral standards and ideals.
True or False: The superego operates entirely on the pleasure principle.
False
What is the relationship between the superego and guilt according to Freud?
The superego can induce feelings of guilt when moral standards are violated.
Fill in the blank: The superego is often in conflict with the __________.
id
What is the role of the ego in relation to the superego?
The ego mediates between the demands of the id and the constraints of the superego.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the psyche is responsible for realistic thinking?
A) Id
B) Superego
C) Ego
C) Ego
What can an overly dominant superego lead to?
Excessive guilt and inhibition.
True or False: The superego is fully formed in childhood.
False
What influences the development of the superego?
Parental guidance and cultural norms.
Fill in the blank: Freud believed that the superego develops through the process of __________.
identification
What is the difference between the conscience and the ego ideal in Freud’s theory?
The conscience punishes for wrongdoing, while the ego ideal rewards for moral behavior.
Multiple Choice: Which aspect of the superego represents the moral standards we aspire to?
A) Conscience
B) Ego Ideal
B) Ego Ideal
What psychological conflict arises from the tension between the id and the superego?
Anxiety
True or False: According to Freud, the superego is static and does not evolve.
False
What role does culture play in the formation of the superego?
Culture provides the moral framework and norms that are internalized.
Fill in the blank: Freud argued that the superego is a product of __________ and socialization.
childhood experiences
What is the primary mechanism through which the superego exerts control over behavior?
Guilt
Multiple Choice: Which of the following does NOT contribute to the formation of the superego?
A) Parental authority
B) Peer influence
C) Biological drives
D) Cultural values
C) Biological drives
What can lead to a weak superego, according to Freud?
Lack of parental guidance or inconsistent moral teachings.
