Freud's Theory Of Human Personality

Question 0

Give some characteristics of Ego and what it is based on/its general idea

Answer 0

-based on reality principle
-conscious self we reveal to the
world
-Job of Ego is to meet the needs of
Id and Superego while considering
the reality of the situation
Defining characteristics: Ego understands that other people have needs and desires; being selfish is bad in the long run

Question 1

Give some characteristics of Id and what it is based on/its general idea

Answer 1

-based on pleasure principle
-job of Id is essential because it.
allows our needs to be bet and
stays with us as we age
Defining characteristics; Id wants whatever feels good at the time with no consideration of reality; impulse

Question 2

Give some characteristics of Superego and what it is based on/its general idea

Answer 2

-based on moral principle
-job of Superego is to dictate right
or wrong
Defining characteristics: equated with conscience